Greenock Model Railway Exhibition - Day Two

Day two of the model train exhibition today in the Greenock Town Hall.

Another day of visitors enjoying the layouts and stalls, some grabbing early Christmas presents.

Diesels on Display - Model Railway Exhibition  

Model Railway Exhibition Layout

 Get Your Tickets Here - Model Railway Exhibition

 Having Fun - Model Railway Exhibition - Greenock Town Hall 

 Kids of All Ages Enjoy Playing with Trains - Model Railway Exhibition

 Youngster Having a Great Time - Model Railway Exhibition

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Steam - West Highland Line

 Steam locomotives returning from their summer season at Fort William.

 The Gang Pose - Garelochhead Station

45407 and 44871 Arriving at Garelochhead Station 

 45407 and 44871 Arriving at Garelochhead Station

 45407 - the Lancashire Fusilier - Garelochhead Station

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Travels in North Yorkshire Holiday

 Diesel Arriving in Pickering

Diesel Leaving Grosmont Station

'45407' at Goathland (Aidensfield) Station

 Miss Daisy


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Freight Diesel Locomotives at Garelochhead Station

Having missed the steam train - it went through an hour earlier than forecast, I managed to salvage a bit of the night by getting these two freight diesels as they came in to Garelochhead Station.

Diesel Locomotive GBRf Class 66/7s - 66726- Sheffield Wednesday

Diesel Locomotive GBRf Class 66/7s - 66726- Sheffield Wednesday

GBRf 66723 - "Chinook" Named by GBRf in honour of the RAF's three Chinook squadrons

 

Freight Trains Passing at Garelochhead

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West Highland Line

Another we jaunt up to Garelochhead Station to catch some steam activity.

 Stopped of with my good lady first though for a carvery lunch.

Met Donnie and had a chat - as per usual.

The train excursion was bang on time, but then went ahead of schedule so no images other than these.

 LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - 61994 Great Marquess Approaching Garelochhead Station

 LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - 61994 Great Marquess Approaching Garelochhead Station

 LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - 61994 Great Marquess Approaching Garelochhead Station

 LNER K4 Class 2-6-0 - 61994 Great Marquess in Garelochhead Station

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West Highland Train

LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 - 44871 - headed up to Fort William this evening.

She left Craigendoran ten minutes earlier than expected so my run up to Helensburgh Upper was in vain.

Disappointing to travel so far and not maximise the photo opportunities.

 LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 - 44871 - Charges Through Dumbarton Station

LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 - 44871 - Charges Through Dumbarton Station

LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 - 44871 - Waits at Craigendoran Junction

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Greenock Model Train Club - Exhibition Day Two

The second day of the exhibition and as busy as ever.

Great to see the kids enjoy this annual spectacle.

As always 'Thomas and Friends' was a busy corner.

 Intricate Interior - Award Winner by Rachael

 Maurice and Friend

 

 World in Miniature

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West Highland Line - Garelochhead

On a very wet windy day today I took a rest from photographing the Joint Warrior exercise and drove up to Garelochhead to catch this one southbound.

Met up with Donnie which was a nice short catch up.

 Sherwood Forrester arrives at Garelochhead Station

Sherwood Forrester - Garelochhead Station

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Levisham, Whitby, and Ruswarp

Last day of the holidays before we depart back to Scotland.

Finally found Larpool Viaduct for a few images, then tea at Ruswarp, and a final visit to Levisham Station.

Yet again the sun shone - can not believe how good the weather has been over the fortnight.

 Ruswarp - Leisure Boats

Diesel 31128 Approaching Levisham

 Larpool Viaduct Over the River Esk

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Pickering & Grosmont

A few more hours spent watching the awesome steam locomotives on the (NYMR) North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Good and friendly conversations with the volunteer staff - who are a credit to the line.

And again we were blessed with a wonderful sunny day.

 92214 - 9F - Pickering

 Grosmont Station

 92214 - Grosmont

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NYMR - Pickering

Another day at Pickering. The 'Continental Market' was on that day, but unimpressed and the prices were high too.

Thankfully we could still spend some time at the heritage railway.

 92214 at Pickering Station

92214 Arrives at Pickering

 New Bridge Level Crossing - Nr Pickering

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Around the Yorkshire Moors

A run around some of the moor's locations today.

Met a couple from York at Pickering and Stuart pointed out the nest of birds.

Stopped off at Grosmont Station on the way back to Hawsker.

 Fledglings - Pickering Station

 92214 Arrives at Grosmont Station

Alvis Vintage Car - Grosmont, Yorkshire

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Tourist Trail

Headed off to Crianlarich as heard that a steam train was bound for Fort William.

Sadly missed the train despite arriving early. Went off for a lunch and it came and went during that time.

Normally take on water at Crianlarich, but sadly for me, not today.

DB Schenker class 66 - 66099 - Crianlarich Station

Crianlarich Station

Tractor Engine

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Greenock & District Model Railway Club Exhibition, Inverclyde

Greenock & District Model Railway Club held their 24th Annual Exhibition  on 7/8 November in Greenock Town Hall.

The event was opened by Stuart McMillan MSP.

As usual there was a good mix of railway layouts and model ships & aircraft were also featured, with trade stands to tempt the enthusiast and families who attended.

Greenock Club Chairman Mike Jones with Stuart McMillan MSP

One of the many fantastic layouts

Birds-Eye View of the Centre Layouts

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Wemyss Bay Station

Aborted effort to catch a glimpse of the Royal Scotsman luxury train.

Sadly it was a 'no show' on a rather cold and bleak Sunday afternoon.

Blue Loo

Guess Where?

Ornate Roof

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