Gourock Railway Station

 On arriving back in Gourock I caught this train departing on it's journey to Glasgow Central station.

 Train 380014 Rounding the Bend - Gourock Railway Station

 Train 380014 - Leaving Gourock Railway Station

 Train 380014 - Glasgow Bound

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Walk About Greenock

Continuing my free time I went a walk around parts of Greenock, and these images were taken along the way.

'Ginger' - the Horse Statue

Custom House Gardens

 Custom House - Greenock

 Custom House - Greenock

Custom House Quay Cobbles - Greenock

Custom House Quay - Greenock

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Busy River Clyde Today

 Grabbed these shots after leaving Morrisons where we were shopping, and before we headed home.

Lucky to get them between showers, and met up with John and Gerry for a quick chat too.

Nice to see the river busy.

Pontonontos - Off East India Harbour -  Heads Upriver

 Pontonontos - Off East India Harbour -  Heads Upriver

 Pontonontos - Off East India Harbour -  Heads Upriver

 Spring - Off East India Harbour -  Heads Upriver

 Spring - Off East India Harbour -  Heads Upriver

 Svitzer Milford - Assisting

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Queen Mary 2 Departs Greenock - with Firework Display

Well she set off on the next leg of her tour at around 20:30, after enjoying a spectacular fireworks display accompanied by classical music.

Queen Mary 2 - Departing in the Night

 Queen Mary 2 - Firework Display - Greenock Esplanade

 Queen Mary 2 - Firework Display - Greenock Esplanade

 Queen Mary 2 - Firework Display - Greenock Esplanade

 Queen Mary 2 - Firework Display - Greenock Esplanade

Queen Mary 2 - Firework Display - Greenock Esplanade



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Queen Mary 2 - Greenock Visit

 
The world's largest cruise liner - QM2  - arrived in Greenock this morning.

We could all have done with some better weather, but hey ho, it's Greenock in September.

I was very kindly hosted aboard on of our local Svitzer tugs - 'Svitzer Milford' - so my sincere thanks to them for their kind offer.

 Queen Mary 2 - Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Queen Mary 2 - Arriving at Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Queen Mary 2 - Off Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Queen Mary 2 - Off Esplanade

 Queen Mary 2 - Moored at Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Queen Mary 2 - Off Greenock Esplanade

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Svitzer Milford - Tug - Day Aboard

I was extended a very kind invitation to meet and greet the 'Queen Mary 2' arrival aboard the Svitzer tug - 'Svitzer Milford'

I could hardly resist and had a great time with the management and crew, who were very helpful and friendly throughout.

 The Skipper Concentrates As We Head Out To The River

Svitzer Milford Bridge

 Negotiating the Entrance to the James Watt Dock

Management and Crew in the Wheelhouse

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Cruise Ship - Emerald Princess

 The cruise ship 'Emerald Princess' arrived in Greenock today for her visit to the port.

Here we see her departing around 18:30 in lovely sunshine and calm conditions.

 Emerald Princess - Canoeists Watch as She Departs in the Setting Sun

Well Wishers See Emerald Princess Depart Greenock Ocean Terminal

 Emerald Princess - Off Esplanade

 Emerald Princess - Off Esplanade

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Stormy Weather - Clyde Coast

Well the forecast was correct and we've caught the tail end of Hurricane Katia.

Still, it's a good opportunity to get a few 'wet' shots, while keeping warm and dry myself.

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather 

 What Did I Do With My Wellies?

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather

 Gourock Promenade in the Stormy Weather 

 Aora Fishing Vessel - Sheltering in James Watt Dock

 James Watt Dock - Marina on a Wet and Windy Day

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West Highland Railway Line - Wet and Windy

A trip up to Crianlarich this morning with expectations of seeing three steam locomotives.

Sadly as there were a few failures we only saw two, and the weather was like the first day of winter.

Very, very wet - and windy - just to drive it in to the cameras.

Persevered and managed a few images, and also carried on up to Tyndrum for a second bite at the cherry. Weather - if anything - got worse.

 44871 at Crianlarich and an 'antique' effect seemed right

 44871 at Crianlarich Awaiting 45407

 44871 Cab at Crianlarich

45407 - The Lancashire Fusilier at Tyndrum with Plenty Smoke and Steam

 45407 - The Lancashire Fusilier Approaches Crianlarich at Speed

45407 - The Lancashire Fusilier at Tyndrum

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Queen Elizabeth - First Trip to Greenock

The Cunard cruise liner Queen Elizabeth - on her maiden season - arrived at Greenock for the first time on a very dreich Scottish morning.

She was met by a busy Esplanade with many locals turning out to see and photograph her arrival.

The Svitzer tug Anglegarth greeted her with hoses spraying water - which added to the rain already there.

The Queen Elizabeth is the second largest Cunarder ever built - weighing in at 92,000-tonnes.

Awaiting the Queen Elizabeth in the Rain - Off Greenock Esplanade

Queen Elizabeth with Prinsendam in the Background - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Queen Elizabeth - Off Greenock Esplanade

 Thomas and Eddie Brave the Greenock Weather to Greet the Queen Elizabeth

 Queen Elizabeth - Off Greenock Esplanade

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