Early Morning Train Haul

There had been an excursion running yesterday from Whitby to Gourock.

The train had stabled in Gourock overnight and due to head back (empty) to Bo'ness.

Scheduled time was 08:00 so an early start for a Sunday morning to get there for a few images.

Locomotive engines were running when I arrived and the drivers hoped to get away as soon as they could.

They left about fifteen minutes early.

 Engines Running at Gourock Station

Preparing to Leave Gourock

Class 47 Diesel Locomotive (47832)


On Her Way


Taking the Rear


Bound for Bo'ness

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Around the Clyde

Fortunately I had my camera as I walked Maya, and also fortunate that a RN submarine was departing.

Caught her at the Cloch.

Later in the day I went to Greenock for some shoots on the cruise ship leaving - sadly it was a bit damp and cold.

 Leisure and Defence Together

 Vanguard Class Royal Navy Submarine

 Heading to Sea

 Passing Dunoon

 Caribbean Princess Departing Greenock

  Caribbean Princess

  Caribbean Princess Outward Bound 

Container Ship Waiting to Load

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TS Queen Mary Returns Home

Today we witnessed the return of the Scottish steamship TS Queen Mary.

She had left Tilbury Docks on Thursday and was ably towed north by the tug Venture.

Built by Denny of Dumbarton in 1933 she saw more than 40 years service including taking families and  passengers 'doon the watter' on trips from Glasgow to destinations such as Dunoon, Rothesay, Millport and Arran.

Enthusiastic crowds lined the coast to catch a glimpse as she made her way home.

She was in her original configuration of twin funnels. She had for a time only one funnel after conversion work, but I think it's fitting she now has two again.

She is now berthed in the James Watt Dock in Greenock for some TLC.

The plan is to eventually berth her near the Finnieston Crane in Glasgow where she will be an attraction and reminder of days gone by.

Watching her make her way upriver - to the older generation like myself - was like taking a step back in time.

Passing Dunoon

 Tug Venture

 Tug Bruiser

 Arriving at James Watt Dock

 Looking Majestic as any Queen

 Volunteers and Workers

 Twin Funnels

 Approaching the  Dock Entrance

 Canting Before Entering the Dock

Stern First 

 In James Watt Dock

Moving to Berth

Almost Home

Safely Berthed

Tug Venture Departs

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Around the Clyde

Just a few shots taken on Sunday - glorious weather makes life better.

 Container Ship Balkan

 Greenock Central Station

 Vic 32 Puffer

 Doon the Watter

 Kelana

 Kilmory

Betty Jean


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PS Waverley Exits Dry Dock

Our beloved paddle steamer PS Waverley came out from dry dock today.

She was taken to Custom House Quay ably towed by the tugs Biter and Battler.

On arrival she was berthed and a tanker was standing by to load fuel.

She was looking excellent after her TLC and looking forward to the start of her season.


Exiting the Dry Dock

Clear of the Dry Dock 

Well Out 


Working Tug

Stern First 


Manoevering


Starting the Cant

Canting

 
Taking the Strain

 Pulling Through

Almost Berthed

Berthing 

Pilot 

 Volunteer Worker

 Detaching Lines

 Approaching Custom House Quay

Ready for Fuel

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