Decommissioned Royal Navy Submarine Onyx

The former Royal Navy diesel-electric submarine 'Onyx' today arrived at Roseneath to spend her final days.

She was towed up from Barrow by the tug 'Bruiser'.

She is an Oberon class submarine originally ordered for the Royal Canadian Navy but taken up by the Royal Navy while under construction.

She was launched on August 1966 and commissioned in September 1967.

She had the distinction of serving in the Falklands War.

After decommissioning in 1991 she has had a varied life as a variety of organisations have tried to preserve her, but sadly these efforts have failed and she will now be dismantled.

 Off Helensburgh

Preparing to come in to Roseneath

DRB Marine Services Banner 


Approaching Roseneath Jetty

 Almost There


'Battler' in Support


Berthing


Safely Berthed


(HMS) Onyx Arrives for Dismantling

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West Highland Railway Line

After my efforts at Erskine I had a quick lunch and then headed to Helensburgh to catch some images of the steam train that was travelling North.

Arrived in good time and  caught a freight train just before the steam train arrived.

Platform was busy as usual as folks gathered to see the train.

Hurriedly grabbed a few shots before I departed to get across to Roseneath in time to get the 'Onyx' coming in.


Freight Train


Class 66 Diesel Locomotive

Freight Train in Helensburgh Upper Station


Steam Tour Train Arrives

'Lord of the Isles' at Helensburgh Upper

Gently Steaming

Taking Water

Ready for the Off

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King Milo - Bulk Carrier

The bulk carrier 'King Milo' passing Erskine on her way upriver to Glasgow.

She had come over from Belfast last night.

 Approaching Erskine Bridge

 Cleansing Water


Beneath the Bridge

Passing Under the Bridge

 Impressive Size

Superstructure

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A Day on the Forth Circle Railway Line

A first time visit to the Forth Circle railway line.

Intention was to get some images of the fantastic A4 class steam locomotive 'Union of South Africa' - number 60009.

Arrived in good time so popped down to Bo'ness first, but she had departed earlier than scheduled.

Lucky to get a shot of the'Morayshire' in her new black livery - good result.

Then on to the original destination of Linlithgow for the start of the rail-tour morning run.

Spoiled at the station as a Scot Rail diesel unit arrived just before 60009 and sat long enough to prevent any worthwhile shots.

Headed over the Forth Road Bridge and on down to Culdross where some useful shots were taken.

Weather was holding but visibility not too great. But I'll take a dry day any time.

Back across the Forth and up to Polmont station and got a few images as she went through.

A bit of luck as stumbled upon Dalmeny Junction where 60009 was taking water - another result.

Hurried across the Forth Road Bridge again and got a few shots as she passed over the Forth Rail Bridge.

Then on down to Culdross again to get some images as she thundered past Culdross for a second time.

A long but worthwhile day and will definitely return and be more knowledgable on the locations next time.

'Morayshire' in Her New Black Livery


Robert at Bo'ness Station

 Approaching Culdross

Approaching Polmont Station

Over the Forth Rail Bridge

 On the Forth Rail Bridge

 Approaching Culdross

Passing Culdross

Approaching Polmont

 Leaving Linlithgow

 Tender Work

 Dalmeny Junction


Shovelling Coal

 Taking Water

At Dalmeny


Culdross Shoreline

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A Busy Garvel and James Watt Dock

After yesterday's postponement the Garvel dry dock today saw the MV Finlaggan and the SD Warden exit, and the Burhou I come in for maintenance.

It was a great day and almost looked tropical, and the temperatures were fair giving some warmth in the sunshine.

This was reflected in the number of people who appeared to watch the comings and goings around the docks.

Nice to see as it is their heritage, even though the river is quiet by the standards of yesteryear.

 Bruiser assists the MV Finlaggan


Enjoying the Sun on the Finlaggan

 Sliding in to the James Watt Dock


Deck Crew

 Battler Takes the Stern

 Red Hats

The Finlaggan Safely Berthed - the Bruiser Now Departs

Tugs heading Back to Victoria Harbour


SD Warden Exists the Garvel


Outward Bound for Sea Trials

Displaying Her new Colour Scheme


Off We Go

'Burhou I' Arriving

Entering the Garvel Dry Dock

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