Freight Diesel Locomotives at Garelochhead Station

Having missed the steam train - it went through an hour earlier than forecast, I managed to salvage a bit of the night by getting these two freight diesels as they came in to Garelochhead Station.

Diesel Locomotive GBRf Class 66/7s - 66726- Sheffield Wednesday

Diesel Locomotive GBRf Class 66/7s - 66726- Sheffield Wednesday

GBRf 66723 - "Chinook" Named by GBRf in honour of the RAF's three Chinook squadrons

 

Freight Trains Passing at Garelochhead

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Conic Hill, Balmaha

It's taken a while to get my second walk in this year with the lousy weather being a deterrent.

Another rewarding day, but forecast is for more rain tomorrow.

 Looking Over Loch Lomond from the Summit

 Rewarding View

 On the Descent

 Magnificent Views

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Deltic Diesel Locomotive 55022 - Class 55 at Garelochhead Station

Deltic Diesel Locomotive 55022 - Class 55 at Garelochhead Station as she heads South working an Alcan Tank train tonight.

'Royal Scots Grey' as she is known, celebrated her 50th Birthday on 28 February this year.

Following a recent increase in business, GB Rail Freight has hired this locomotive to ease their problems.

I believe this is the first time such a locomotive has worked on the West Highland Line.

Interesting times.

Deltic 55022 at Garelochhead Station

 Deltic 55022 Cab Interior

Some Size of Beast

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River Clyde on a Cold and Breezy Evening

A flurry of activity to keep us active and warm tonight.

 Crown Princess - May 2011

 

 'Atalanta' with 'Anglegarth' Assisting - May 2011

 

 USS Scranton - Submarine (SSN-756) - May 2011

 

 USS Scranton - Submarine (SSN-756) - May 2011

 

 Saturn - Ferry - May 2011

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Around the Clyde

A few photos from around the dock area in Greenock.

 Cruiser - Clyde Marine Pleasure Boat

 Isle of Mull - MOD Police Boat

Svitzer Milford - Arriving at James Watt Dock

 James Watt Dock - Greenock

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Spirit of Adventure - Cruise Ship

A few images as she prepared and left Greenock this evening.

'Spirit of Adventure' Departing Greenock

 'Spirit of Adventure' Departing Greenock

 'Spirit of Adventure' Departing Greenock

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Ben - Tanker

The oil tanker 'Ben' makes her way past Greenock on her journey to Rothesay Dock in Clydebank.

 Tanker 'Ben' Inbound to Rothesay Dock, Clydebank

  Tanker 'Ben' Passing Greenock with Ayton Cross Assisting

  Tanker 'Ben' Inbound to Rothesay Dock, Clydebank

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Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Greenock

The 'Lauren L' passing  Greenock this morning inbound for KGV Docks in Glasgow.

She spent yesterday afternoon working up and down waiting on the high winds to subside.

Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Inbound to Glasgow

 Lauren L - Luxury Yacht - Passing Greenock

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Lauren L - and a Stormy River Clyde

Well, if this is the start of summer - it's very scary.

Gale force winds (at least) and damage around the district.

The 'Lauren L' cruise ship couldn't even anchor and is seen working her way up and down the Clyde till the weather eases.

Lauren L - Cruise Ship - May 2011

 Yachts off Ashton - Stormy Clyde - May 2011

 Stormy Clyde - May 2011

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Singelgracht - Cargo Ship - Greenock

The Singelgracht slows down prior to berthing at the Greenock Ocean terminal.

 Singelgracht - Cargo Ship

 Singelgracht Berthing with Assistance of the Tug Anglegarth

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MV Philipp - Container Ship

The container ship - Philipp - is seen here arriving at Greenock.

 Container Ship - Philipp - Arriving at Greenock

 Container Ship - Philipp - Arriving at Greenock

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SD Newton

The Serco vessel SD Newton leaves Greenock on her way to Plymouth.

It is very unlikely that we will see her in Scottish waters again as she is nearing the end of her life with Serco.

 SD Newton Departing Greenock

 SD Newton Departing Greenock

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River Clyde - Shipping

RRS Discovery Departs the Clyde

 'Torch' Goes about her Business - Repair Work

 Ali Cat Heads to James Watt Dock

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Serco Vessels - Greenock

A few from the Serco fleet based in great Harbour, Greenock.

SD Omagh Heading to Great Harbour

 SD Jupiter Heading to Faslane

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PS Waverley - Re-Fit Time

The PS Waverley getting some attention in the Garvel Dry Dock in Greenock.

PS Waverley - Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

 PS Waverley - Garvel Dry Dock, Greenock

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Puffer - Vic 32

The puffer Vic 32 heads to Gareloch.

Puffer - Vic 32 - Off Greenock

 Puffer - Vic 32 - Heading to the Gareloch

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SD Mars - Serco Tug

Heading from Faslane to Greenock.

 SD Mars - Bound for Great Harbour in Greenock

  SD Mars - Bound for Great Harbour in Greenock

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HMS Dragon Returns

(HMS) Dragon returning to Glasgow from her recent sea trials.

She is seen her passing Greenock inbound.

HMS Dragon - May 2011

 HMS Dragon - May 2011

 HMS Dragon and the Puffer Vic 32 Passing - May 2011

 HMS Dragon - May 2011

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