“The Iron Horse (I)”

Description

"Come Hielandman, come Lowlandman... I'll tell you how I got atween Dundee and Perth, man, I gaed upon an iron road -- a rail they did it ca'...." The singer tells of his ride, the conductor, the demand for a fare. He says he will use his feet hereafter

References

1. MacColl-Shuttle, p. 19, "The iron horse" (1 text (conflate), 1 tune)
2. Ford-Vagabond, pp. 158-160, "The Iron Horse" (1 text)
3. DT, IRONHORS*
4. Roud #5834
5. BI, FVS158