Rail industry lawyer Ben Denton-Cardew and Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney managed to save around half of the decomissioned cars, which will now be used in new and interesting ways.
Glasgow 's iconic Clockwork Orange subway carriages are on the move after being saved from the scrapheap in a last-minute deal.
"I think I've put in over 1,000 hours of my own time into saving these trains. There were a lot of rules surrounding how we transport them which has been difficult - they are very safety conscious - and it's an expensive operation. Much more so than cars or buses." Speaking about preserving a part of Glasgow history, he added: "We've saved something for the future. They are more than just a train - they are that funny orange friend in tunnel at the end of a night out.
Ben says he is excited to see the trains when they are finally in use at their new homes. Around 11 are expected at the Finnieston Railway station to be turned into community and art spaces. He says they will become a copy of the nearby Hidden Lane. The fleet were replaced with modern stock in July, to keep up with the ever increasing demand on the network. After completing a last loop under the Clyde, one carriage – Car 128 – was taken for display at Glasgow’s transport museum.
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