Success to the Newport Railway, <br />Along the braes of the Silvery Tay, <br />And to Dundee straghtway, <br />Across the Railway Bridge o' the Silvery Tay, <br />Which was opened on the 12th of May, <br />In the year of our Lord 1879, <br />Which will clear all expenses in a very short time <br />Because the thrifty housewives of Newport <br />To Dundee will often resort, <br />Which will be to them profit and sport, <br />By bringing cheap tea, bread, and jam, <br />And also some of Lipton's ham, <br />Which will make their hearts feel light and gay, <br />And cause them to bless the opening day <br />Of the Newport Railway. <br /> <br />The train is most beautiful to be seen, <br />With its long, white curling cloud of steam, <br />As the Train passes on her way <br />Along the bonnie braes o' the Silvery Tay. <br /> <br />And if the people of Dundee <br />Should feel inclined to have a spree, <br />I am sure 'twill fill their hearts with glee <br />By crossing o'er to Newport, <br />And there they can have excellent sport, <br />By viewing the scenery beautiful and gay, <br />During the livelong summer day, <br /> <br />And then they can return at night <br />With spirits light and gay, <br />By the Newport Railway, <br />By night or by day, <br />Across the Railway Gridge o' the Silvery Tay. <br /> <br />Success to the undertakers of the Newport Railway, <br />Hoping the Lord will their labours repay, <br />And prove a blessing to the people <br />For many a long day <br />Who live near by Newport <br />On the bonnie braes o' the Silvery Tay.<br /><br />William Topaz McGonagall<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-newport-railway/
