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10 years since they first boarded the Borders Railway, Golden Ticket winners Isi Allen and her household as soon as once more donned their golden hats and large smiles to rejoice an inaugural journey filled with laughter and reminiscences.
Sneak preview
Loanhead library supervisor Isi, her sister-in-law Marie Allen, sister Jan Guild and niece Kayleigh Brown had been amongst a whole lot of people that received golden tickets for a particular journey earlier than scheduled passenger providers started on 6 September and it was formally opened by Her Majesty, The Queen on 9 September 2015.
For her neighborhood work
Recreating the {photograph} of the ‘golden girls’ a decade on, Isi explains she was thrilled to win tickets after being nominated by her sister Jan for her neighborhood work.
Special day
“It was fantastic day, the atmosphere was amazing, and we really made a day of it,” she says.
Golden glam
Immaculately dressed and carrying golden ticket hats, the ladies captured the eye of the nation’s press. Marie nonetheless has the press cuttings.
Regular passengers
A decade on, the household, who all reside in Mayfield, are regulars on the railway. Marie says it’s handy, fast and reasonably priced: “We use it all the time, we’d never think of taking the car up the town to Edinburgh.”
An actual sense of event
There can be one thing particular a few railway journey, she says, including: “Everybody talks to you, we’re all going to the same place, people have snacks and there’s a real sense of occasion.”
Easy and handy
The Borders Railway runs from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, passing by way of Midlothian. It’s the longest new railway constructed within the UK in over 100 years and has made journey simpler and extra enjoyable for 1000’s of individuals.
Happy birthday
Happy tenth birthday to the Borders Railway – and hats off to the golden ladies for making it sparkle.
In the image
From left to proper are Marie Allen, Loanhead library supervisor Isi Allen, Kayleigh Brown and Jan Guild.
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