Bo'ness and Kinneil Steam Gala

Another very fine Steam Gala at Bo'ness.

As always the staff and crews were very friendly and helpful throughout the day.

It was good to see a few heavy locomotives on the line, and as always the NCB Loco's did a sterling job.

The Furness No 20 loco was a joy to behold and nice to see the crew in period costume - just set everything off nicely.


Triple Header Departs Bo'ness Station

Aboard the 'Morayshire' Footplate 

 'Furness No 20' near Birkhill Station 

 'Furness No 20' at Birkhill Station 

 'Furness No 20' at Birkhill Station 

 LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 (44871)

 LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 at Bo'ness

'Morayshire' Heads to Birkhill 

 'Furness No 20' at Bo'ness 

 LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 (44871) at Birkhill 

Steam Gala at Bo'ness


Evening Descends at Bo'ness Station 


Last Train


Next Up - Halloween

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Kinneil House

So after the visit to the Kelpies it was on to Bo'ness for a visit to Kinneil House.

The house is only open four times a year and contains some artwork on the internal walls.

Sadly I can't show the interior as the staff were insistent that taking photographs was verboten.

I explained that my cameras had no flash but it was a firm and blanket no. Notices inside clearly stated no 'flash' photography and I would of course respected this, so very disappointed with the lack of flexibility shown.

Being a member of Historic Scotland I always praise the friendliness of the staff but not on this occasion - voluntary staff may explain the differences.

However, I would highly praise the lady who gave the presentation inside as she explained the history and the story of the 'white lady'. 

Kinneil House

Church Graveyard


Forest Walk


 
Church Remains

 Tower

 Tower

 James Watt's Cottage and Workshop

 Beneath the Viaduct

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Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway

Being over in that part of the country it's a no brainer to visit this lovely heritage railway line.

Pleased to see the 'Morayshire' in full steam today both on her departure, and arrival after her run to Kinneil and Birkhill.

The sun still shone and warm too. A pleasant day throughout.

 'Morayshire' Departs from Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Leaving Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' On Her Way from Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Heading to Kinneil and Birkhill

'Morayshire' Carriages on Arrival at Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Name Plate

'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

 'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

'Morayshire' Letting Off Steam

'Morayshire' - Bo'ness Station

Shunter at Bo'ness

'Morayshire' Taking on Water - Bo'ness Station
 
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Museum of Scottish Railways

After 'Linlithgow Palace' went a run down to Bo'ness for the railway and just in the nick of time to catch the Museum before it closed.

With just a half hour it was a quick run around and grab a few shots before heading back to catch the last train of the day returning.

Will go back another day with a tripod.

 Museum of Scottish Railways 

 Snow Plough

Saxa Salt Wagon

 Royal Mail Coach

35 ton Bogie Rectank Wagon Army No. 84005

Signal

 

 Milk Urns

 Museum of Scottish Railways

4-4-0 Midland Compound Express Locomotive No 1000

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