Bo'ness and Kinneil Heritage Railway - Winter Diesel Gala 2014

Bo'ness and Kinneil Heritage Railway held their two day Winter Diesel Gala on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th December.

I managed through on the Sunday, and although well attended I gather the Saturday was even busier.

Primarily aimed at diesel enthusiasts the day was very interesting to anyone who remembers the sounds and smells of these powerful diesel engines.

Mostly from the sixties many are still in use on the network today - some having been taken out of their heritage retirement duties to assist the railway companies haul their freight.

As expected the Station Buffet at Bo’ness was open for delicious homemade food and drinks.

Bitterly cold and felt worse as the sun set for the night but a worthwhile day I think.

 Diesel Locomotive 47603 at Bo'ness 

 Diesel Locomotive 56105 at Bo'ness Station


Semaphore Signal at Manuel Station


Tracks near Manuel Station


Tracks near Manuel Station

 Locomotive 47603 approaching Bo'ness


Locomotive 66721 'Harry Beck' 

Locomotive 47603 approaching Bo'ness

 Locomotive 66721 'Harry Beck' 

Locomotive 55022 'Royal Scots Grey' 

 Station Lamp at Bo'ness Station

Locomotive 66721 'Harry Beck'  

 Diesel Locomotives at Bo'ness Station

Bo'ness Station as Dusk Falls

Quieter as the Night Comes 

Shop Area

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HMS Grimsby Returns from Deployment

The Royal Navy minesweeper 'HMS Grimsby' returned from operational deployment early this morning.

She went alongside the 'SD Northern River' for about an hour while families of the crew arrived and embarked to meet their loved ones.

She then departed and made the trip across the river and carried on up to Faslane Naval Base in the Gareloch.

It was good to see that the families can enjoy their Christmas together.

 Berthing Before Sunrise

Alongside

First Family Members Arrive

HMS Grimsby

 HMS Grimsby

Alongside

Police Boat 'Condor' on Standby

Preparing to Escort

Alongside

 Families Arrive by Coach

A Helping Hand

Embarking Prior to Sailing

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Yeoman Bank - Bulk Carrier on the Clyde

The bulk carrier 'Yeoman Bank' left Glasgow today bound for the Oban area.

I dodged the showers as best I could as they were both wintry and heavy.

The tug is the 'Strathglass' and she is on loan in the Clyde area for a few weeks.

We won't get too many opportunities to see her this far upriver so pleased to get a few images of her at work.

 Passing Dumbarton Rock

Just Before a Shower

 Approaching Greenock

 Tug 'Strathglass' at Work

Passing East India Harbour


 Tug 'Strathglass' at Work

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Greenock Christmas Lights - Switch-On Event

Arrived a little later than planned tonight to see the entertainment and switch-on of the Christmas lights in Greenock.

Anyway, for those who couldn't manage along here are a few images of the event.

 Singer Sings Her Song


Santa and  Provost Robert Moran

 Provost Robert Moran Addresses the Audience

The Man Himself - Santa


Youngster Enjoys the Reindeer

 The Lights Get Switched On

 Santa with his Friends on Stage

Happy Elf with his Reindeer

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