Bo'ness Railway Visit

A while since I'd been though to Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway but there were a few attractions this weekend.

Class J94 (68007) had her first outing in her new colour of black so that was the first treat of the day.

'Royal Scots Grey' diesel locomotive (55 022) was having her final run before she heads down to be stabled at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and was in the guise of 'Pinza' (55 007) so that was another treat on the day.

As always a nice friendly welcome by the volunteers and train crews, and the slightest whisper of a special guest putting in an appearance later in the month. Nothing confirmed as yet but we live in hope.

Hoping my guess is correct, and if so I'll be back through for yet another treat.

 Class J94 (68007) at Bo'ness Station

Class J94 Departing Bo'ness Station

'Royal Scots Grey' diesel locomotive (55 022) at Birkhill

 'Royal Scots Grey' diesel locomotive (55 022)

 'Morayshire' at Bo'ness

 Bo'ness Station

Class J94 (68007) Taking Water

 Bo'ness Station

Bo'ness Station Yard

 Class 47 diesel locomotive (47643) at Bo'ness 

Birkhill Station Waiting Room

Birkhill Station

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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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Activity at Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway

A few images taken while visiting the railway station this afternoon.

 Semaphore Signals

Shunting

Diesel Heads to Shed

Toilet Sign 

 National Coal Board Locomotive

D3558 Diesel Locomotive

Shunting


Taking Water


Steam

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Turkish 8F Steam Locomotive - 45170 - at Bo'ness

The Turkish 8F Steam Locomotive - 45170 - was on display at her new home in Bo'ness today.

She is a Glasgow built locomotive, LMS designed, and a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotive.

The sun shone - a bit too harshly perhaps - but we all got a good opportunity to take photographs in various locations along the platform.

Well done to the staff and volunteers at the SRPS for setting this up on the day.


Sitting at the Station

 Looking Weary - but will get TLC 

Closer look

Broken Pane

Rust is Evident

Further down the Platform 

Gorgeous Afternoon

Being Shunted

Being put away for the Night

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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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