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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