The complete story of the Ballachulish line from its inception at the turn of the century to its closure in 1966. The author trained as a civil engineer on the construction of this coastal branch line through romantic Benderloch and Appin, and includes lively sketches of gangers, navvies and locals, as well as interesting details of the actual construction process. This new edition includes an additional chapter by George Simpson, with valuable background detail about the daily life of the line.