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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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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Sunday Pursuits

Sunday morning breaks to the forecasted poor weather, but there is some activity in the area today.

The cruise ship 'MSC Splendida' arrived very, very early at around 06:30 so despite being up and about I couldn't manage down to Greenock in time for her arrival.

Next on the agenda was the 'Royal Scotsman' tour that would be travelling through Inverclyde to stable at Gourock for the afternoon.

As there was an embargo on West Coast Railway pending safety checks we are being treated to some unusual traction. The embargo has been lifted so we will be back to 'business as usual' next week.

The same Class 66 diesel as last weekend brought the tour down, and we were treated to loco '66721' coming later in the day with her unusual livery.

Much standing about in the cold and wet, but that's what brings the rewards of getting some usable images.

'66735' Thunders through Greenock Central Station

 'MSC Splendida' berthed at Greenock Ocean Terminal

'66721'  Passing Fort Matilda Station

'Royal Scotsman' awaits  '66721' in Heavy Rain

 '66721' couples with the 'Royal Scotsman'

'66721' hauls the 'Royal Scotsman' through Fort Matilda Station

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Bo'ness & Kinneil Heritage Railway

After visiting the museum it was back to the railway station to catch the last arrival of the day.

It's a great facility and well worth your time and effort to make the journey through.

The staff are always friendly and helpful, and just a pity I missed the steam trains running earlier in the day.

 Bo'ness Station

 'Morayshire' Cooling Down

Booking Office

 Bo'ness Station

 BR Type 1 Bo-Bo D8020 (20020) Arrives

BR Type 1 Bo-Bo D8020 (20020) Built1959

Pooch Friendly Station

 Carriage Interior

 Carriage Interior

'Morayshire' Cooling Down Before Retiring to the Engine Shed

'Visit Scotland' at Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

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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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Diesel Train Tour

Almost missed this one, arrived with seconds to spare.

A diesel train tour heading to Oban and caught as she passed through Paisley St James station.

Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 Arrive at Paisley Station

 Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 - Paisley Station

 Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" - Paisley Station

 

Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 - Paisley Station

 Diesel Class 37 - 37676 "Loch Rannoch" and 37516 - Departing Paisley Station

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