It is 22nd May 1915. Just before 6.50am. The troop special from Larbert is taking troops, mocked by politicians and Lord Kitchener himself, to the front lines at Gallipoli.
But as it reaches Quintinshill, just outside Gretna, something happens that will change the course of history.
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CREDITS: Written, narrated & produced by Michael Park. Additional voices by Aaron Richardson & David Allan.
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