Activity at Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway

A few images taken while visiting the railway station this afternoon.

 Semaphore Signals

Shunting

Diesel Heads to Shed

Toilet Sign 

 National Coal Board Locomotive

D3558 Diesel Locomotive

Shunting


Taking Water


Steam

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Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Day Trip

What better way to spend the day than a visit to Bo'ness and Kinneil railway.

Some lovely sunshine and relatively warm for the time of year too.

Not too early a start either as intending to spend the evening here for some night shots.

Covered a variety of locations and enjoyed the sun while it lasted.

 'NCB No 7' with 'Blood and Custard' Coaches

'Morayshire' Approaching Kinneil Halt

 Kinneil Halt

 'NCB No 7' Approaching Kinneil Halt

 Ready to Depart

Through the Trees

'NCB No 7' Departing Birkhill

 'Morayshire' Approaching Birkhill Station

At Birkhill

 Ready to Depart Birkhill

Vintage Poster

Gearing Up

Woods Around Birkhill

Clay Mine Wagon

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A Day on the Forth Circle Railway Line

A first time visit to the Forth Circle railway line.

Intention was to get some images of the fantastic A4 class steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' - number 60009.

Arrived in good time so popped down to Bo'ness first, but she had departed earlier than scheduled.

Lucky to get a shot of the'Morayshire' in her new black livery - good result.

Then on to the original destination of Linlithgow for the start of the rail-tour morning run.

Spoiled at the station as a Scot Rail diesel unit arrived just before 60009 and sat long enough to prevent any worthwhile shots.

Headed over the Forth Road Bridge and on down to Culdross where some useful shots were taken.

Weather was holding but visibility not too great. But I'll take a dry day any time.

Back across the Forth and up to Polmont station and got a few images as she went through.

A bit of luck as stumbled upon Dalmeny Junction where 60009 was taking water - another result.

Hurried across the Forth Road Bridge again and got a few shots as she passed over the Forth Rail Bridge.

Then on down to Culdross again to get some images as she thundered past Culdross for a second time.

A long but worthwhile day and will definitely return and be more knowledgable on the locations next time.

'Morayshire' in Her New Black Livery


Robert at Bo'ness Station

 Approaching Culdross

Approaching Polmont Station

Over the Forth Rail Bridge

 On the Forth Rail Bridge

 Approaching Culdross

Passing Culdross

Approaching Polmont

 Leaving Linlithgow

 Tender Work

 Dalmeny Junction


Shovelling Coal

 Taking Water

At Dalmeny


Culdross Shoreline

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Portknockie, Morayshire

Working my way along the Moray coastline with the fine weather continuing I enjoy the beauty of the views from the hill above Bow Fiddle Rock.

Then round to the steep, bendy hill to Portknockie harbour where the kids are enjoying themselves jumping in the water at the harbour.

It's been a fine day with plenty of photo opportunities and some good chat with locals and visitors along the way.

And a great ice cream with butterscotch flavouring from Cullen.

Life is good.

Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Looking Over the North Sea at Portknockie

 Looking Over the North Sea at Portknockie

 Blue Flowers

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

 Bow Fiddle Rock - Near Portknockie

Portknockie Harbour

Portknockie Paddling Pool

 Portknockie Harbour

Reflections of Portknockie Harbour

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