Greenock Model Train Club - Exhibition Day Two

The second day of the exhibition and as busy as ever.

Great to see the kids enjoy this annual spectacle.

As always 'Thomas and Friends' was a busy corner.

 Intricate Interior - Award Winner by Rachael

 Maurice and Friend

 

 World in Miniature

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Myths & Legends Firework Display

The fireworks were part of Inverclyde's 'Myths & Legends' festival weekend.

I have to say the festival - in my view - has gone down every year from it's original concept a few years back.

It was a cold night and I was totally underwhelmed with the fireworks. Others around me echoed the same sentiments -one young lady saying it was 'rubbish'.

We could see Helensburgh's display across the river and it looked much more impressive.

Let's hope things are given fresh start next year and it all gets back on track.

Myths & Legends Fireworks

 Myths & Legends Fireworks

Myths & Legends Fireworks

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Greenock Model Railway Exhibition

The Greenock Model Railway Club held the first day of their annual exhibition today.

It seemed very well attended and the displays were very busy with kids of all ages enjoying the fun.

 Final Touches 

 Behind the Scenes

 Craiglang

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(HMS) Duncan - First Sea Trials

Dragon heading to open water to conduct the first of her trials.

She doesn't get her - HMS - designation until handed over to the Royal Navy.

Weather and conditions were very poor for getting good images.

HMS Dragon Heads Downriver on Trials

 HMS Dragon Heads Past Greenock on Trials

 HMS Dragon Off Cloch Lighthouse on Trials

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Kelvingrove - Glasgow - Autumn Sunday

Grabbed a few shots around Kelvinside when walking to the Zombie parade.

Beautiful sunny autumn afternoon.

 Bridge Statue - Kelvingrove

 Autumn Glasgow

 Glasgow University

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Zombie Walk - Kelvingrove, Glasgow - 2010

Well it's Halloween and the Zombies came out to play - even in the daylight - though it was getting dark.

Around 4,000 got themselves made up and thrilled the crowds that gathered to watch.

The whole event was a blast and everyone had a great time.

 McDeath Delivery

 Zombie Bride and Groom

I'm Really Hungry

 Chef and Assistance

 Pretty Zombie

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Last Train - West Highland Line

Two locomotives returning South with carriages after the summer Fort William - Mallaig excursions end for the winter.

 44871 & 45407 - West Highland Line

 44871 & 45407 - West Highland Line

 44871 & 45407 Taking Water at Craigendoran

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Late Run Out

A late run out to try and catch a good sunset.

Sunset wasn't so good, but here are a couple in the dying embers.

Sure is getting chillier at nights now.

Fort George at Anchor

Moonrise over Gourock

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Anemona - Bulk Carrier - On a Dour Kinda Day

Not the best weather this morning, but just had to catch this one as she departed the Clyde.

 Anemona - Bulk Carrier - Off Greenock

 Anemona - Bulk Carrier - Passing Greenock

 Anemona - Bulk Carrier - Heads Downriver

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Walking the Dog - and Cat

After lunch in Glasgow, a nice walk in the peace and tranquillity of Langbank.

Misty enjoyed her walk, and Skipper came too. He seems to enjoys as much as she does. 

 Trees - Langbank

Trees - Langbank

Autumn Berries

 Flowers

Cowal Hills View from Langbank

 Dumbarton Rock

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Launch of Duncan

At 15:47 this afternoon  the sixth and last of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 Destroyers was launched from BAE Systems shiyard in Govan, Glasgow.

The 7,500 tonne warship - Duncan - will enter service in 2014. 

She will join the other Type 45 Destroyers - Daring, Diamond, Dauntless, Dragon and Defender.

The wife of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief Fleet Vice Admiral Richard Ibbotson - Marie Ibbotson - sent her down the slipway in traditional fashion.

Duncan is named after Admiral Adam Duncan who defeated the Dutch fleet in 1797.

Around 14,000 people watched this historic occasion and sadly this may be the last ship launched here. 

Certainly we will not see another launch for many years to come.

 Parade

Duncan Getting Wet

 Almost Secure

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Around Greenock

A walk around Greenock late afternoon. Windy, but very bright sunshine.

Chinese carry out on the way home.

 Greenock East End

 View over Greenock Centre

 Whinhill Golf Course

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Inverarey

Popped in to Inverarey on the way home from Oban.

Some nice light and just in time to catch the sun set.

 Inverarey Harbour

Exhibits in Inverary Harbour

 Inverarey at Sunset

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Day Trip to Oban

An 'away day' to Oban for a change of scenery.

Beautiful sun all the way up, but due to leaving late I didn't stop for pics.

Here are a few from Oban town area.

 Oban Bay

 Main Street, Oban

 Ferry Terminal

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Joint Warrior Military Exercise Ships Passing Greenock

 Made my way to Greenock today - a short journey compared to my sojourns to Faslane last week.

Nice bright morning and the warships came down on time, and as expected.

Called time at Noon and enjoyed a late lunch with Chris before he left to catch his plane back home to Plymouth.

I've been on the go since last Thursday so it's been quite demanding to say the least.

Wonder which ships will return to the Clyde after the exercise is complete?

 German Navy Frigate - Bremen - F207

 Italian Navy Frigate -  Aviere - F583

Busy Exercise Traffic on the Clyde

Turkish Navy Frigate - TCG Barbaros - F244

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