Jellicoe Express

[IanA]

I was in Edinburgh today and spied this plaque. New to me.

 

[IPT]

Looks like it was only put up on 30th April - http://139.59.172.253/news/vital-jellicoe-express-service-to-be-commemorated/

[IanA]

Thanks for that.

[IPT]

Oddly enough, I can only find one contemporary reference to it (Dundee Courier - 26/7/1916);

 

The "Jellicoe Express," as the sailors pleasantly and dutifully styled the extra fast train which carried them either way in the Highlands, was always one of the jolliest of specials to travel with. It traversed a wonderful country, especially after Invergordon the wild grandeur of Invershin forming a fitting gateway to the gorgeous mountain scenery of Sutherland"

[mbriscoe]

Managed to spot one at last, in Kingussie, there is an article about them here.

 

Dingwall Station already has this plaque.

 

Dalwhinnie had a bit more important visitor in WWII.

 

They should have incorporated into a mural at Invergordon.

 

 

Edited 24 September , 2018 by mbriscoe

[Heid the Ba]

There’s one at Inverkeithing as well.

[mbriscoe]

P&J:

 

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Events to mark centenary of Jellicoe Express

Commemorations will take place later this month to mark the 100th anniversary of the final journey of the World War One Jellicoe Express.