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Listen & Write
Listen and while listening fill in the blanks.
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Work in pairs
Act out a conversation between a tourist officer and a tourist
in Glasgow. The tourist inquires about the train, routes, length of trip and
how to reach Fort William by train.
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Following in the footsteps of Harry Potter
There is really no better way to enjoy the beauty of the
Scottish Highlands than a trip aboard “The Jacobite”
Steam Train, which runs from Fort William to Mallaig. Its
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route is known worldwide as one of the “Great
Rail Journeys in the World”. Steam buffs and everyone who
enjoys
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hours of spectacular scenery will find this
short run an unforgettable experience.
The route takes you past
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, Britain’s highest
mountain. You will pass the shortest river, the Morar,
where you may catch a glimpse of the Morag, Loch Morar
creature, a less famous
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of Loch Ness monster.
Enjoy the views of the deepest saltwater lake, Loch Nevis.
Other scenic beauty and tourist attractions along the way include Inverlochy Castle, the Great Glen, Loch
Eil and the Caledonian Canal. As the train travels across the Glenfinnan Viaduct, you will have a good view
of Loch Shiel. The train makes a regularly
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stop at Glenfinnan, where travellers may enjoy the visit
of the West Highland Railway Museum before getting back on board. Two stops before Mallaig,the end
station, Arisaig holds the distinction of being the most
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. railway station on the British
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If you take some time out to explore there on a clear day you’ll be rewarded by the dramatic water views
which include the “Small Isles” – Canna, Eigg, Muck, Rum and the southern tip of the Isle of Skye.
But for Harry Potter fans and their families, this trip can also be the chance to sit in the same carriage and
dream about their own trip to a magical world! In fact, West Coast Railways,
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of “The Jacobite”,
provided the carriages for the “Hogwarts Express” which plays a big part in the adventures of Harry Potter
starting from “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” film adaptation. The company agreed to paint the
carriages the bright red that Harry Potter fans expected for the films.
Ron and the Weasleys help Harry find the elusive Kings Cross Platform 9 ¾. The magical steam train is
Harry’s escape from the Dursley family. It’s on the train that he meets Hermione and later Remus Lupin
and the Dementors. You will certainly recognize the interior of carriage
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The long corridor with
compartments on the side will transport you to the magical world of Harry Potter. If you close your eyes you
may hear the rattle of the cart with magical
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for the students on their way to Hogwarts School or
the whispers of the Dementors against the windows.
The real Jacobite Steam Train won’t have any travellers heading to Hogwarts but you will find plenty of
Harry Potter souvenirs on board to take home. If you are lucky you may come across the
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and
engineer who were on the train when the movies were filmed.
The movie version of the Hogwarts Express was powered by a steam engine number
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known as
“Olton Hall”, built in.
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The actual engine on your trip will not be the Olton Hall, but it will be a
similar steam engine, which travels the same route, including the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
This stunning viaduct, built in
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when steam train travel was the most modern way to get around
at the turn of the 20th century, is made up of
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arches. It has been one of the real-life sets for the
Hogwarts Express. Come and join us to find out!
Dates of Operation
The service will run Mondays to Fridays throughout, and Saturdays & Sundays, 25th June to 28th August.
How to get there
BY CAR: From Carlisle and the south, take the M6 and M74 to Glasgow. Follow the A82 from Glasgow.
Whilst there is ample parking in Fort William, near the railway station, please allow at least 20 minutes for
parking and ticket purchase before the train departs.
BY TRAIN: If travelling by train it is advisable to arrive in Fort William before the day of travel on The Jacobite.
The standard service train from Glasgow arrives later than our 10.20 departure but it may be possible to
arrive by using the ScotRail Sleeper service. Please check before you travel.
The Jacobite returns to Fort William in time to catch a service train to either Glasgow or Mallaig.
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