RAF Lossiemouth

Spend a good bit of time over at RAF Lossiemouth today.

Fair amount of flying made it well worthwhile.

Tornado Landing at Lossiemouth

RAF Lossiemouth Fuel Bowser

Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne IIIA Coming in to Lossiemouth

Tornado and Crew - Lossiemouth

Tornados Taking Off - Lossiemouth

Tornado - Lossiemouth

Tornado - Lossiemouth

Tornado - Lossiemouth

Tornado - Lossiemouth

Tornado - Lossiemouth

Lockheed Tristar - Lossiemouth

Lockheed Tristar Departs Lossiemouth

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Seals - Port Gordon

A few shots of the seals bathing in the sun at Port Gordon in Scotland.

Seal - Port Gordon

 

 Seal - Port Gordon

Seal - Port Gordon

 

Seals - Port Gordon

 

 Seals - Port Gordon

 Seals - Port Gordon

Seals - Port Gordon

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Strathspey Heritage Railway

 
Popped in to 'Boat of Garten' on my way to Buckie and in time to catch the steam train going through, and then on her way back.

Had a word with the crew - nice guys and very helpful.

Also met a nice lady 'Kate' and quite ironic that she was on holiday and came from Houston, not far from where I live.

After a cuppa continued on my way down to Buckie.

Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Taking Water at Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Signal Box at Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

Diesel D5862 at Strathspey Railway - Boat of Garten

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West Highland Railway Line - Steam and Diesel

A rather miserable Sunday with the weather, although Andy Murray brightened us up no end with his magnificent Olympic Gold Medal win.

Nipped across to Bowling Station and caught these in the rain.

Kinda makes it worthwhile.

Sprinter - 156453 - Passing Bowling Station

 Steam Loco 62005 - Bowling Station

Steam Loco 62005 - Bowling Station

 

Steam Loco 62005 - Bowling Station

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Maid of the Loch

The 'Maid of the Loch' lies alongside the pier at the head of Loch Lomond.

The aim is to return her to steam operation in 2013 but much is yet to be done on raising the necessary funds.

Just a bit sad aboard her, but she is clean and tidy and hopefully she gets restored and out on the loch again soon.

Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond Pier

 

Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond

 

Maid of the Loch Below Decks - Loch Lomond

 

Maid of the Loch Engines

 

 Maid of the Loch Engines 

 Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond

 Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond

 Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond

 Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond

 Maid of the Loch - Loch Lomond

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Vintage Trains - West Highland Line

Another wee run across the water to get a glimpse of a steam locomotive with a diesel escort as they headed up to Fort William.

Arrived at Helensburgh only to find they had arrived early and too far up the platform to get any decent images, so taking a chance, headed for Garelochhead station.

Saw them passing me as heading up, and with slow traffic ahead of me I wondered if this was to be my day.

Finally arriving I found to my joy that their stay was extended as they waited on the Southbound 'Sprinter' coming down.

The crew were a great bunch and kindly allowed me access to both cabs, so we now know this was to be a good day after all.

I'm Enjoying the Heat Aboard Steam Loco 44871

 Steam Loco 44871

 BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518

  BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518

Steam Loco 44871

Steam Loco 44871

 Jack with the Steam Loco 44871

Steam Loco 44871 Cab Interior

  BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518

 BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518 - Departing Garelochhead Station

BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518 Cab Interior

 In the Driving Seat of the BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518

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