MV Argyle Sailing Disrupted

Emergency services were called to the ferry terminal at Wemyss bay this afternoon when a turbocharger failed aboard the Calmac ferry MV Argyle.

Smoke was seen coming from the engine room but everything was dealt with by the vessel's crew.

The resulting delay caused some inconvenience to passengers.

The Royal Scotsman tour passengers missed their train as it departed from Gourock at 18:00 as per it's schedule.

They were later reunited with their fellow passengers later that evening.

The tugs Battler and Bruiser towed the MV Argyle to the James Watt Dock In Greenock for repair work.

 Passing the Greenock Ocean Terminal Inbound

Approaching the James Watt Dock

Entering James Watt Dock

Berthing after Tow

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Royal Scotsman Tour

Another visit to Gourock for the Royal Scotsman Rail Tour today.

Nice bright sunshine as I arrived at Gourock Station to get some images.

Some of her passengers were delayed due to a problem with the Rothesay to Wemyss Bay Calmac ferry so did not arrive in time.

They were reunited with the tour later in the evening.

Front Loco Ready for Departure

Rear Loco Ready to Go

Bright Sunshine

 Departing Gourock

Bound for Kilmarnock

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Bo'ness Railway Mixed Gala Day

Another nice day through at the Bo'ness and Kinneil heritage railway.

I'll let my images do the commentary.

Double Header leaving Bo'ness

Double Header leaving Bo'ness

 Diesel locomotive (26038)

 'Morayshire' and 'NCB No.6 at Bo'ness Station

 Diesel locomotive (27001) at Bo'ness

Diesel locomotive (37703)

 'Percy' on his day off at Bo'ness Station

 'Morayshire' at Bo'ness Station

 Smokin' NCB No.6 (2043) at Bo'ness Station

 A Cheery Wave from the NCB No.6

 Diesel locomotives (20020) and (26038)

 NCB No.6 (2043)

 Diesel locomotive (20020) at Bo'ness 

 Diesel locomotive (26038) at Bo'ness 

 NCB East Fife Area No. 19 at Bo'ness 

 NCB East Fife Area No. 19 at Birkhill

 NCB East Fife Area No. 19 at Birkhill

'Morayshire' at Bo'ness

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'Royal Princess' Departing Greenock

The 'Royal Princess' paid us another visit today arriving at around 06:30 and canting off the Ocean Terminal ready to sail straight off this evening.

Too early for me to get some images this morning, but popped down to see her depart for Kirkwall this evening.

 Berthed at the Ocean Terminal


Esplanade Before Departure

 Pilot Cutter ' Mount Stuart'

 Speed Building

 Outward Bound

Heading for Kirkwall

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'Cops and Monsters' Promo Shoot

Another promotional video today for the upcoming Web series 'Cops and Monsters'.

Filming was at the 'Nice'N'Sleazy' bar and club at Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow.

Billy (The Cult) Kirkwood our Scottish comedian, and Caitlin Blackwood - the actress of 'Doctor Who' fame - took centre stage.

Here are a few photos from the session this afternoon.

 On Set

 Catch the Paper Ball

 Setting Up

 Billy

 'Take' Preparation

 Review Time

Concentration

Checking Lines

Caitlin and Billy

Make-up

Goof Time


Happy Cast and Crew

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Greenock Esplanade This Evening

A trip to Greenock this evening to watch the departure of the cruise ship 'MSC Splendida'.

Rewarded with a fair bit of activity on the river and all visible form the Esplanade.


Coming off the Berth


Heading out to No 1 Buoy

Looking Splendida

Pilot Cutter 'Gantock'

 Passengers Bid Farewell

'Endurance' Bound for James Watt Dock

Little and Large

 Brave Swimmer

 Dredger 'Deo Gloria'

Windsurfer with Little Wind  

'Flintercape' bound for Greenock Ocean Terminal

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