Train that carries cars....?

[drb5]

I've heard that there used to be a train, which went from Edinburgh, to down south, but i can't find anything to suggest it still does this. Can anyone tell me if this is right or not?

[dougster]

Dave, get me on MSN or gimme a bell if you need something shifted.

I may know someone who could help.

[st3ph3n]

drb5, I used to get the train from Uphall station on the bathgate line, and there would occasionally be a massive train carrying cars went past there to a big dumping ground for cars just outside Bathgate.

It was always full of new Citroens and Pugs. I couldn't tell you for the life of me who ran it, but if you get off the M8 at 3A, find your way to the big roundabout on the bathgate side of the motorway and take the A7066 west bound as if you were heading for where motorola used to be. I think it's near there.

[dougster]

There is a massive complex at Mossend (Eurocentral) that delivers brand new vehicles to Ford via rail.

Been there once or twice.

I have been to the other one mentioned as well but again new vehicles.

[wrxmania]

Yes - seen it this morning from the M8.

Also it goes past my work in Newington too

[drb5]

I'm wanting to take the Scoob down to Dover without actually having to drive it, considering the mileage i have to do after....to get to the Ring!

[st3ph3n]

I'm considering a ring trip myself. Looking less likely to be this year and more like a well planned full week jaunt round europe next year with a few others in Convoy.

[Johnny50]

Does the Ferry from Rosyth go anywhere in the right direction to get near the ring Dave ?

[dougster]

That's the way I'd go via Rosyth. 18hours to Zeebrugge then approx 220 miles to Nurburg.

Boat that carries cars.....!!

[drb5]

Looking at ferries now, as there ain't no train's that do it.

Already got the Chunnel booked, so a ferry D/S will be my next option.

[Johnny50]

So when are you ofski Dave ?

[drb5]

12th August, leave on the 15th. Never thought i could get so excited about such a long drive!

Change yer avatar! You can't kid yerself on anymore bud!

[st3ph3n]

Dave, have you logged enough Virtual Laps on Project Gotham 2, Forza Motorsport or Gran Turismo 4 to consider yourself well versed in the meandering ways of the North Loop?

[Johnny50]

<< Change yer avatar! You can't kid yerself on anymore bud! >>

lol..

I would, but it fails everytime i try !!

[dougster]

You could change the colour Johnny!!!!

[iroc-si]

Its been a long time since Motorail ceased to opperate from edinburgh. I'm thinking something like 20+ years ago! Guess not enough people used it.

Si.

[Johnny50]

<< You could change the colour Johnny!!!! >>

Hmmm....would it look good in white.

[dave_morgan]

Nah, purple...

[Johnny50]

[dave_morgan]

... back on topic....

Rosyth - Zeebruge would def be the way to go Dave. Worth checking out prices, as it'll save you a fair whack in petrol costs as well as the mileage/hassle. Nice boat too

Dave

[Johnny50]

Last time i checked, the prices were great, as long as you're not fussy on gettting a cabin...

Thats when the prices start to rise.

[drb5]

Cheers Dave, but like i said, Chunnel's all booked now. Maybe next time.

As for if i'm good enough for the Ring, i'll never know till i do it, just like everyone else who is yet to experience it.