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Whitrope Siding — was a signal box on the Waverley Line. It is now the home of the Whitrope Heritage Centre. It is just south of the highest point on the line, the famous Whitrope Summit , 1006 ft above sea level. It is approximately 300 metres south from Whitrope … Wikipedia
Waverley Line — Newbattle (or Lothianbridge) viaduct Overview Type Urban rail proposal System … Wikipedia
Waverley Route Heritage Association — is a group involved with the history, heritage and preservation of the Waverley Route. Recent projects have include the restoration of the Whitrope Tunnel. The tunnel was formerly part of the Border Union Railway . Also the in restorations phase… … Wikipedia
Border Union Railway — [v · d · e … Wikipedia
Riccarton Junction railway station — Infobox UK disused station name = Riccarton Junction other name= caption = Riccarton Junction railway station in 2007 line = Border Union Railway The Waverley Route manager = North British Railway owner = London and North Eastern Railway locale … Wikipedia
Bank engine — A bank engine (United Kingdom/Australia) (colloquially a banker) or helper engine or pusher engine (North America) is a railway locomotive that temporarily assists a train that requires additional power or traction to climb a grade (or bank ).… … Wikipedia
