Although Campaign for Borders Rail principal concern is the future of transport, and especially completing the Borders Railway south from Tweedbank through Hawick to Carlisle, we do sometime look back at the railway we lost in 1969.
Indeed, our recent newsletters have included short restrospective illustrated article about ‘Claytons at work on the Waverley Route’.
The October issue of ‘British Railways Illustrated’ features the short career of the Clayton Type 1 Bo-Bo diesel electric locos which were deployed on a variety of freight and passenger trains. Writer Nick Deacon notes that these locos were initially somewhat under-powered and not really suitable for the hilly Waverley line. Modifications were made and for a few years these distinctive locos, with their low profile and central cab could be seen in the Borders.
Read in full by downloading the October issue of ‘British Railways Illustrated’ for £3.99 at pocketmags.com/british-railway-illustrated-magazine
Building on Success
We’re a long-established pressure group promoting the benefits of modern train services for communities across the Borderlands. Our grassroots campaign saw the rail link from Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders reopened. Now we’re lobbying to extend the popular Borders Railway onward to Hawick and Carlisle. Campaign for Borders Rail is an independent community-based association with over 1000 members. Founded in 1999, it has been one of the most successful grassroots rail campaigns in Great Britain, a story of concerned citizens from all walks of life getting together to right the 1969 injustice of complete closure of the 98-mile Waverley Route through the Scottish Borders. Check out our NEWS page to read the latest updates.
Read MoreANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 31ST OCTOBER 2026. STARTS NOON. VOLUNTEER HALL, GALASHIELS
This year’s AGM will be held at the Volunteer Hall, St John’s Street, Galashiels. (adjacent to Bank Street).
The doors will open at 11am and the programme for the day will commence at 12 noon with the business session of CBR which lasts under one hour. This first session gives all those attending the opportunity to hear of our work since our 2025 AGM in Hawick and also our plans for the year ahead. Non-members are welcome to attend, but only CBR members are entitled to vote on the formal motions.
Following a lunch break, during which there will be time to chat to Committee members and view our merchandise, the second session will commence at 2pm when 3 speakers will share the stage for 30 minutes each.
Refreshments available.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/public-community-transport/borders-railway