Saga Pearl II - Inchgreen Quay

We had the 'Saga Pearl II' arrive in Greenock again this morning as part of her cruise schedule.

Her visit was perhaps a bit overshadowed as she arrived just before the QM2.

However she carried on upriver and berthed at the Inchgreen Repair Quay - and I can't recall a cruise ship berthing there previously. Certainly not in recent years.

It's been suggested that perhaps 'Uganda' did in the 60's - but not that I personally remember.

The tugs 'Svitzer Milford' and 'Battler' escorted and berthed her at the quay.

Arriving off Gourock

 Passing Greenock Esplanade

 Negotiating the Garvel Bend

 Passing Great Harbour

 Tugs Escorting

 Few Passengers on Deck

 'Battler' Working Hard

 'Svitzer Milford' Takes the Stern

Final Berthing at the Quay

 Safely Berthed

Replenishment Time

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Queen Mary 2 Returns

The Cunard cruise ship Queen Mary 2 arrived this morning having travelled from Dublin overnight.

Her last visit to Greenock was in 2013.

Later tonight there will be a firework display as she departs the Ocean Terminal at around 22:00.

Rounding from Dunoon

Arriving off Gourock

 Passing Gourock

Arrives at Greenock Esplanade

 Off Greenock Esplanade

About to Cant of Greenock Ocean Terminal

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Lunderston Bay Walk

Maya was due a bit of a longer walk so headed to Lunderston Bay.

Heavy rain on arrival but soon tailed off to sunshine - albeit still on the cold side.

Good walk and got a few photos on the way.

Heavens opened up about ten minutes from the car so got a soaking after all.

Well worth it though.


Looking towards Toward

 Reeds

Looking towards Dunoon

Waves

Maya

Nosey as Ever

 Nice Beach

Looking like Summer

Heading Back

 Trees

Rain Heading Over Our Way

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Locomotive Number 62005 Continues the Journey North

After last night's late run across to Dumbarton, it was across the Erskine Bridge again and over to Garelochhead.

The weather was very kind as I managed a few shots at the Station and then the dash up to the bridge at Whistlefield.

Then back home as the rain descended with a vengeance.

Driver Takes a Photo

 Steam and Scenery

Pulling Up the Incline

62005 Beneath the Smoke and Steam

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West Highland Railway Line This Evening

A run across to Dumbarton tonight to meet and greet the steam locomotive 62005 as she stabled overnight.

She is owned by the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group and tomorrow will continue her journey to Fort William where she will join two other steam locomotives to operate on the Jacobite Railway Tours.

Arriving at Dumbarton Central Station


Arriving at Dumbarton

Train Spotters Look On 

 62005

Waiting to Move to a Siding

 Reversing to Take Water

Colourful Lamps at the Station

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River Clyde this Evening

A few shots taken tonight, and the river had a nice wee busy spell.

I've also included a few from the evening before.

 Bulk Carrier 'Yuan Hui Hai' on 13 May

 Passing Langbank on 13 May

Cargo Ship 'Scot Ranger'

Cargo Ship 'Scot Ranger' and Pilot Cutter 'Gantock' 

Pilot Cutter 'Gantock' 

Cruise Ship ' Saga Pearl II'

Cruise Ship ' Saga Pearl II'


Cruise Ship ' Saga Pearl II'

Container Ship 'Dette G' 

 Container Ship 'Dette G'

MV Eigg in James Watt Dock

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Sunday Pursuits

Sunday morning breaks to the forecasted poor weather, but there is some activity in the area today.

The cruise ship 'MSC Splendida' arrived very, very early at around 06:30 so despite being up and about I couldn't manage down to Greenock in time for her arrival.

Next on the agenda was the 'Royal Scotsman' tour that would be travelling through Inverclyde to stable at Gourock for the afternoon.

As there was an embargo on West Coast Railway pending safety checks we are being treated to some unusual traction. The embargo has been lifted so we will be back to 'business as usual' next week.

The same Class 66 diesel as last weekend brought the tour down, and we were treated to loco '66721' coming later in the day with her unusual livery.

Much standing about in the cold and wet, but that's what brings the rewards of getting some usable images.

'66735' Thunders through Greenock Central Station

 'MSC Splendida' berthed at Greenock Ocean Terminal

'66721'  Passing Fort Matilda Station

'Royal Scotsman' awaits  '66721' in Heavy Rain

 '66721' couples with the 'Royal Scotsman'

'66721' hauls the 'Royal Scotsman' through Fort Matilda Station

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