Bennie Railplane

Bennie, born at Auldhouse, near Glasgow, Scotland began work on the development of his railplane in 1921.

Bennie believed his railplane cars had the capability of travelling up to 120 mph (193 km/h) and would offer a "fast passenger and mails and perishable goods service".

In spite of interest from around the world, Bennie could not obtain the financial backing he required to develop his revolutionary transport system.

The prototype railplane lay rusting in a field at Milngavie until it was sold for scrap in 1956.

The original shed where the carriage was built in Main Street, Milngavie is now occupied by a timber merchant, and has a blue commemorative plaque on the outside wall.