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Motion · S5M-16423 · 19 Mar 2019

First Steam Train at Ferryhill for Nearly 20 Years

Lodged by Liam Kerr (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the members of Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust after their hard work saw the arrival of the Tornado, the first steam train at Ferryhill in Aberdeen for nearly 20 years; understands that the trust members had worked closely with Network Rail to investigate the viability of launching “steam specials” from as far afield as the south of England to Aberdeen; considers that the group was instrumental in the installation of an £86,000 turntable at the site, which it refurbished over the last two years, and was the catalyst for the launch of a new tourist attraction in the north east; acknowledges that the next services will be on 1 and 3 May 2019, when the Union of South Africa will make its journey to the north east; considers that this project illustrates what can be achieved within the voluntary sector, when support by both public and private sources, and wishes the group every success for the future.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.