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Wednesday, 21 April 2021

PS Waverley - First 2021 Journey

PS Waverley had her first outing of the year as she dearted Glasgow and headed to dry dock in Greenock.

She will undergo inspections and work required before the start of her cruise season.

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Tuesday, 10 May 2016

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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Sunday, 1 May 2016

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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Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Flying Scotsman - NYMR Day Two

Day two got off to a good start as we rose earlier than planned and headed for Grosmont Station.

Things went a bit awry though as some poor chap had taken a tumble from the platform and landed on the track. Thankfully he was OK after attention form the paramedics.

We however had got delayed in the traffic and then when we got to the car park - where we had paid £5 for an hour the previous evening - it was closed to all but NYMR staff.

The overflow car park was too far away to get down and back quickly enough to catch the Flying Scotsman departing. Long story short, after some persistence we were advised of a place we could utilise and we managed to get parked.

Another disappointment as the Flying Scotsman departed in one almighty plume of steam and all we saw as she passed the viewing area was steam - no train.

Back to the car and off we went along the track to get a new location.

Thereafter the day went well, though opportunities were limited due to her travelling tender first on her return journeys. Just a fact of life with the line.

After her last departure from Grosmont we decided to head home. It had been a long two days and finally got home around 21:30.

Really pleased we made the trip and great to have some images and first hand experience of this fantastic steam locomotive.