The Port Road- out soon

[briyeo1950]

I have zero knowledge about this route and its history. It would be good to see some reference pictures.

Dumfries






Stranraer

[TransportSteve]

I have zero knowledge about this route and its history. It would be good to see some reference pictures.

Hmmm, that's what the internet is for.......Start here and carry on. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portpatric ... nt_Railway

I'll hazard a guess and say that an updated default Class 101 will be bundled up with this route, well, we can all dream.

Cheerz. Transport Steve.

[TheTazman]

Thanks chaps. Those are instantly recognizable.

[levisham]

I've posted this link previously. If you want to see Dumfries to Stranraer and return just before closure........
http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=3696

Regards, John.

[daveannjon]

I've posted this link previously. If you want to see Dumfries to Stranraer and return just before closure........
http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=3696

Regards, John.

Absolutely superb footage, thank you, and it makes you realise how good Keith Ross's work is! The Cinerail dvd The Railways of Scotland Vol. 12 The South West concludes with a run from Dumfries to Stranraer followed by a speeded up run in reverse shot from the rear window of an LMS brake - it certainly makes you realise how much curvature there was on this line.

DaveW

[AndyM77]

These little nuggets of info have popped up on Facebook:

RailSimulator.com The route is about 130 miles Rob and will feature steam engine based stock.
(about an hour ago)

RailSimulator.com The release is set for the start of February Lasse so not long now to go.
(about an hour ago)

[windberg]

I believe the Port Road was one of this routes where diesel engines never ran regularly (perhaps the late boat train). This was all the time a steam engine route. Let the kettle fly!

[1S811985]

I've posted this link previously. If you want to see Dumfries to Stranraer and return just before closure........
http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=3696

Regards, John.

I missed this the first time it was posted. Many thanks for posting it again, a thoroughly enjoyable watch.

It's a testament to the quality of the original Port Road that almost all of the first few minutes, along the stretch between Dumfries and Castle Douglas, are instantly recognisable.

As for traction policy the port road itself might well have been a largely steam route with only the odd diesel interloper in real life but Dumfries to Carlise was very much dieselised, even toward the end of steam on BR, and in RWland the entirety of this new route is going to make a very nice home for all those green diesels in my collection.

1S81

[kevpotts]

I've posted this link previously. If you want to see Dumfries to Stranraer and return just before closure........
http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=3696

Regards, John.

Thanks for that link -I've just orered a copy from the archives; not cheap but worth it or a unique record!

[deltic009]

Some updates to the Facebook galleries

[almark]

Wonder how long until it comes out. Looks absolutely fantastic. The last beta I tested for Keith before the route went RSC was absolutely stunning so really can't wait for it.

[crumplezone]

Wonder how long until it comes out. Looks absolutely fantastic. The last beta I tested for Keith before the route went RSC was absolutely stunning so really can't wait for it.

Feb according to a twitter reply by RSC along with confirmation of steam rolling stock to be included. 'Tis looking good from the pictures anyway.

[Griphos]

I was hoping it would be this week. Well, I can wait until February, I suppose, but this is on the list to get as soon as it's released.

[andynwt]

glorious!

[kevpotts]

See Next Post!!