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Ffffffreezing yer nads off at Jamestown!!

Why does a person stand in a field in the morning when the temperature is MINUS 4 degrees Celcius?? Because the light was stunning and the morning was crystal clear. And it was all worth it......honest!! 3/12/2008
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  • A pair of class 170 Turbostars in different liveries cross Jamestown Viaduct with an unknown working.

    A pair of class 170 Turbostars in different liveries cross Jamestown Viaduct with an unknown working.

  • A mixture of unknowns at Inverkeithing with the unknown turbostars on an unknown working passing an unknown class 221 Super Voyager on a known working, 1V54 0638 Dundee to Plymouth.

    A mixture of unknowns at Inverkeithing with the unknown turbostars on an unknown working passing an unknown class 221 Super Voyager on a known working, 1V54 0638 Dundee to Plymouth.

  • The low morning sun is slowly creeping up revealing more of the viaduct which is painted in the same paint as the nearby Forth Bridge.

    The low morning sun is slowly creeping up revealing more of the viaduct which is painted in the same paint as the nearby Forth Bridge.

  • The same pairing of SPT and First Group liveried Turbostars climb over Jamestown Viaduct that went north just over ten minutes ago. I have no idea where they went.

    The same pairing of SPT and First Group liveried Turbostars climb over Jamestown Viaduct that went north just over ten minutes ago. I have no idea where they went.

  • A single class 170 unit forms 1B14 0703 Dyce to Edinburgh train and pulls up the 1 in 70 gradient from Inverkeithing to level off at the Forth Bridge.

    A single class 170 unit forms 1B14 0703 Dyce to Edinburgh train and pulls up the 1 in 70 gradient from Inverkeithing to level off at the Forth Bridge.

  • The metalwork of the viaduct is now in full sunlight and a class 158 Sprinter heads south with a class 2 local working 2G16 0905 Markinch to Edinburgh.

    The metalwork of the viaduct is now in full sunlight and a class 158 Sprinter heads south with a class 2 local working 2G16 0905 Markinch to Edinburgh.

  • A pair of class 158 sprinter passes over the Viaduct. I can not identify the working.

    A pair of class 158 sprinter passes over the Viaduct. I can not identify the working.

  • A single SPT liveried Turbostar crosses over the recently award winningly refurbished viaduct with 2K07 0941 Edinburgh to Newcraighall via the Fife Circle inner, or anti clockwise all stations stopping service.

    A single SPT liveried Turbostar crosses over the recently award winningly refurbished viaduct with 2K07 0941 Edinburgh to Newcraighall via the Fife Circle inner, or anti clockwise all stations stopping service.

  • A nine coach National Express HST service climbs away from Inverkeithing.

    A nine coach National Express HST service climbs away from Inverkeithing.

  • This is an easily identifiable working, 1E10 0752 Aberdeen to Kings Cross train. The lead powercar is in debranded GNER colours while the remained wears the new National Express livery.

    This is an easily identifiable working, 1E10 0752 Aberdeen to Kings Cross train. The lead powercar is in debranded GNER colours while the remained wears the new National Express livery.

  • A class 158 sprinter comes off the viaduct working 2G47 0834 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the Fife Circle outer or clockwise. The grass in the field where the sun hasn't and won't reach is still white with frost!

    A class 158 sprinter comes off the viaduct working 2G47 0834 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the Fife Circle outer or clockwise. The grass in the field where the sun hasn't and won't reach is still white with frost!

  • A class 221 Super Voyager powers up the 1 in 70 climb working 1V60 0820 Aberdeen to Penzance. The sun is such now that the south end of the viaduct is almost in shadow.

    A class 221 Super Voyager powers up the 1 in 70 climb working 1V60 0820 Aberdeen to Penzance. The sun is such now that the south end of the viaduct is almost in shadow.

  • Part of the Naval Dockyard at Rosyth with a couple of warships moored up. Across the River Forth is part of Grangemouth oil refinery.

    Part of the Naval Dockyard at Rosyth with a couple of warships moored up. Across the River Forth is part of Grangemouth oil refinery.

  • Another part of Grangemouth Refinery is visible on the southern shores of the Forth and beyond that are hills but I'm not sure which.

    Another part of Grangemouth Refinery is visible on the southern shores of the Forth and beyond that are hills but I'm not sure which.

  • Turning to look out to sea into the Forth Estuary and an oil exploration rig is moored up and beyond that almost on the horizon is a super tanker sitting very high in the water indicating it is empty.

    Turning to look out to sea into the Forth Estuary and an oil exploration rig is moored up and beyond that almost on the horizon is a super tanker sitting very high in the water indicating it is empty.

  • The embankment south of Inverkeithing tunnel has been cleared of trees and opens up the shot. A class 170 unit drops down the 1 in 70 gradient towards the station. The Carmine and Cream livery looks great when clean and lit well.

    The embankment south of Inverkeithing tunnel has been cleared of trees and opens up the shot. A class 170 unit drops down the 1 in 70 gradient towards the station. The Carmine and Cream livery looks great when clean and lit well.

  • One of the cranes on the quay side at Thomas Ward's scrapyard. It mainly breaks ships but did dispose of a few Britannia class steam locos in the late 1960's.

    One of the cranes on the quay side at Thomas Ward's scrapyard. It mainly breaks ships but did dispose of a few Britannia class steam locos in the late 1960's.

  • A pair of class 158 sprinters drop down the 1 in 70 gradient with 2G23 1005 Newcraighall to Cowdenbeath.

    A pair of class 158 sprinters drop down the 1 in 70 gradient with 2G23 1005 Newcraighall to Cowdenbeath.

  • So many units unidentified on this day. A turbostar climbs over Jamestown Viaduct with an unidentified working.

    So many units unidentified on this day. A turbostar climbs over Jamestown Viaduct with an unidentified working.

  • The 0710 from Leeds to Aberdeen, 1S11, comes off Jamestown Viaduct heading north. The trailing powercar is 43208.

    The 0710 from Leeds to Aberdeen, 1S11, comes off Jamestown Viaduct heading north. The trailing powercar is 43208.

  • SPT liveried 170476 climbs up the 1 in 70 gradient with 2K21 1023 Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh all stations stopping service.

    SPT liveried 170476 climbs up the 1 in 70 gradient with 2K21 1023 Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh all stations stopping service.

  • The set comes off the viaduct and the sun is moving round and is almost off the side of the train.

    The set comes off the viaduct and the sun is moving round and is almost off the side of the train.

  • Looking roughly southwest from my spot in the field past Rosyth docks, across the Forth to Grangemouth and the hills beyond.

    Looking roughly southwest from my spot in the field past Rosyth docks, across the Forth to Grangemouth and the hills beyond.

  • The ruins of Rosyth Castle is to the immediate left and is being swallowed up by the developing port all around it. Babcock's massive shed is prominent as the snow covered hills in the far distance.

    The ruins of Rosyth Castle is to the immediate left and is being swallowed up by the developing port all around it. Babcock's massive shed is prominent as the snow covered hills in the far distance.

  • 158729 drops down towards the viaduct with 2K09 1038 Edinburgh to Newcraighall via the clockwise Fife Circle.

    158729 drops down towards the viaduct with 2K09 1038 Edinburgh to Newcraighall via the clockwise Fife Circle.

  • The sun is moving round and the battery is rapidly dying in the cold!! 158729 forms 2K09 1038 Edinburgh to Newcraighall via the Fife Circle outer is about to pass 170429 forming 1B18 0851 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. Time to go home and thaw out!!

    The sun is moving round and the battery is rapidly dying in the cold!! 158729 forms 2K09 1038 Edinburgh to Newcraighall via the Fife Circle outer is about to pass 170429 forming 1B18 0851 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. Time to go home and thaw out!!

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    Looking roughly southwest from my spot in the field past Rosyth docks, across the Forth to Grangemouth and the hills beyond.
    The ruins of Rosyth Castle is to the immediate left and is being swallowed up by the developing port all around it. Babcock's massive shed is prominent as the snow covered hills in the far distance.
    158729 drops down towards the viaduct with 2K09 1038 Edinburgh to Newcraighall via the clockwise Fife Circle.