Dougie Coull Photography

Friday, 3 August 2012

Vintage Trains - West Highland Line

Another wee run across the water to get a glimpse of a steam locomotive with a diesel escort as they headed up to Fort William.

Arrived at Helensburgh only to find they had arrived early and too far up the platform to get any decent images, so taking a chance, headed for Garelochhead station.

Saw them passing me as heading up, and with slow traffic ahead of me I wondered if this was to be my day.

Finally arriving I found to my joy that their stay was extended as they waited on the Southbound 'Sprinter' coming down.

The crew were a great bunch and kindly allowed me access to both cabs, so we now know this was to be a good day after all.

I'm Enjoying the Heat Aboard Steam Loco 44871

Steam Loco 44871

BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518

Steam Loco 44871

Jack with the Steam Loco 44871

Steam Loco 44871 Cab Interior

BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518

BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518 - Departing Garelochhead Station

BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518 Cab Interior

In the Driving Seat of the BR Class 37 Diesel Loco 37518

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Thursday, 2 August 2012

Queen Elizabeth - Another Greenock Visit

Cunard's 'Queen Elizabeth' arrived on the Clyde today - this being her second visit to Greenock.

She arrived in from Kirkwall and is Liverpool bound as she departs the Clyde.

A fairly short stay as she left at 15:45, and she is the only Cunarder to visit us this year.

Let's hope we get more arriving to our shores next year, as we always extend a very warm welcome.

This was demonstrated today by the hoards of people who turned up to bid her a fond farewell.

A Busy Esplanade as the Queen Elizabeth Prepares to Depart

Cameras at the Ready as the Queen Elizabeth Departs

Cruise Ship - Queen Elizabeth - Off Greenock Ocean Terminal

Cruise Ship - Queen Elizabeth - Off Esplanade

Jet Ski Joining in the Fun - Off Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship - Queen Elizabeth Departing Greenock

Cruise Ship - Queen Elizabeth - Off Esplanade

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Le Triomphant - S616 - French Submarine

A very rare visitor to our shores today - a French nuclear submarine came to Faslane.

She is the 'Le Triomphant' and looked splendid as she transited to Faslane at the Gareloch, in the warm sunshine.

Her rather dubious claim to fame is that she collided with a Royal Navy submarine - HMS Vanguard - in the Atlantic Ocean in the night between 3rd and 4th February 2009.

Le Triomphant (S616) Submarine

Le Triomphant (S616) Submarine

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Beauty and Tranquillity

Sometimes we just get so wrapped up in what we think we want to photograph, we miss the things right before our eyes.

And these things are the beauty that surrounds us, and brings tranquillity to our eyes and minds.

A small collection in between submarines and ships from today.

Garelochhead - 2 August 2012

Flower - Cove Bay

Cove View

Flower and Insect - Cove Bay

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Sunday, 29 July 2012

Kristina Katarina - Greenock Departure

The Cruise ship 'Kristina Katarina' arrived on the Clyde for the first time yesterday, and after an overnight stay departed for the exotic port of Oban in Western Scotland.

Operated by Finnish cruise line 'Kristina Cruises' she can carry up to 450 passengers.

'Kristina Katarina' Departing Greenock Ocean Terminal

'Kristina Katarina' Off Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship 'Kristina Katarina' Canting Off Greenock Esplanade

Cruise Ship 'Kristina Katarina' On Her Way to Oban

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Saturday, 28 July 2012

East Fortune Airshow 2012

This is my first visit to the East Fortune Airshow since 2009.

Not a lot has changed - and this is a good thing.

I felt the ground activities were quite poor, much preferred things like the 'Birds of Prey' than Cycle and Motorcycle stunts if I'm honest.

We had a call off with the Blimp - and these things are to be expected.

The 'Red Arrows' were - as always - excellent and everyone enjoys.

I missed the 'wingwalkers' and would have been great if we had the Vulcan flying at the show this year.

The weather was just plain awful - the rain came down like bullets in the very heavy showers - which put a dampener on some of the displays - very unfortunate.

As always the commentary was informative and well paced - much appreciated.