2. Railways

Fife Miscellany 2012 rd

2012 was a light year for general photography within Fife, I only managed to get out on a couple of occasions but there was a fair bit of main line steam action too. See The Cathedral Explorer 2012 and Steam on the Mainline.
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  • An unknown class 170 turbostar passes over Markinch Viaduct bound for Aberdeen working 1A71 1128 off Edinburgh. This service is not booked to stop at Markinch. 14/5/2012

    An unknown class 170 turbostar passes over Markinch Viaduct bound for Aberdeen working 1A71 1128 off Edinburgh. This service is not booked to stop at Markinch. 14/5/2012

  • The North British Railway built structure is slowly being swallowed up by the bushes and the trees on both sides. A class 170 turbostar in the new ScotRail livery accelerates away from the station working 1L62 1130 from Dundee to Edinburgh.

    The North British Railway built structure is slowly being swallowed up by the bushes and the trees on both sides. A class 170 turbostar in the new ScotRail livery accelerates away from the station working 1L62 1130 from Dundee to Edinburgh.

  • This class 158 Sprinter unit wears the colours of First Group and it is slowing for its station stop with 1L09 1135 from Edinburgh to Perth.

    This class 158 Sprinter unit wears the colours of First Group and it is slowing for its station stop with 1L09 1135 from Edinburgh to Perth.

  • This up service from Inverurie to Edinburgh, 1B24 1038 off, crosses the viaduct at speed as it would not have stopped at Markinch.

    This up service from Inverurie to Edinburgh, 1B24 1038 off, crosses the viaduct at speed as it would not have stopped at Markinch.

  • Despite many of these shots looking the same they are different trains, honestly!! This unknown turbostar set is heading for Inverurie having left Edinburgh at 1228, 1A75.

    Despite many of these shots looking the same they are different trains, honestly!! This unknown turbostar set is heading for Inverurie having left Edinburgh at 1228, 1A75.

  • The Perth services are normally worked by Sprinters and this one slows for its Markinch stop working 1L01 1235 from Edinburgh.

    The Perth services are normally worked by Sprinters and this one slows for its Markinch stop working 1L01 1235 from Edinburgh.

  • This pair of class 158 Sprinters has worked from Inverness, leaving the Highland capital at 1035 for Edinburgh, 1B22. The sun glints from the roof of the units. 14/5/2012

    This pair of class 158 Sprinters has worked from Inverness, leaving the Highland capital at 1035 for Edinburgh, 1B22. The sun glints from the roof of the units. 14/5/2012

  • A bright sunny morning and I'm just beyond Aberdour waiting on a light engine steam movement (see Main Line Steam collection). Meanwhile an unknown class 170 turbostar passes a garden feature at Little Couston whilst working 2G03 0759 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the outer Fife Circle. 22/5/2012

    A bright sunny morning and I'm just beyond Aberdour waiting on a light engine steam movement (see Main Line Steam collection). Meanwhile an unknown class 170 turbostar passes a garden feature at Little Couston whilst working 2G03 0759 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the outer Fife Circle. 22/5/2012

  • This unknown turbostar forms 1A55 0928 Edinburgh to Aberdeen and catches the morning glint as it passes Little Couston.

    This unknown turbostar forms 1A55 0928 Edinburgh to Aberdeen and catches the morning glint as it passes Little Couston.

  • The first Aberdeen to Kings Cross service of the day climbs the 1 in 108 gradient away from Aberdour with 1E11 0752 off the granite city. The powercar is 43305.

    The first Aberdeen to Kings Cross service of the day climbs the 1 in 108 gradient away from Aberdour with 1E11 0752 off the granite city. The powercar is 43305.

  • The sun glints off the silver and grey livery of the East Coast liveried HST with powercar 43274 bringing up the rear.

    The sun glints off the silver and grey livery of the East Coast liveried HST with powercar 43274 bringing up the rear.

  • A class 158 sprinter drops down grade towards its station stop at Aberdour with 1L37 0935 Edinburgh to Perth.

    A class 158 sprinter drops down grade towards its station stop at Aberdour with 1L37 0935 Edinburgh to Perth.

  • What a difference in the weather!!! From glorious sunshine at Aberdour to a thick haar stifling the sun at Inverkeithing. A pair for class 158 sprinters pass over Jamestown Viaduct with 2G47 0834 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the outer Fife Circle.

    What a difference in the weather!!! From glorious sunshine at Aberdour to a thick haar stifling the sun at Inverkeithing. A pair for class 158 sprinters pass over Jamestown Viaduct with 2G47 0834 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the outer Fife Circle.

  • Class 221 Super Voyager 221130 passes over the viaduct climbing at 1 in 70 for the Forth Bridge. This is the long distance 1V60 0820 Aberdeen to Penzance cross country service.

    Class 221 Super Voyager 221130 passes over the viaduct climbing at 1 in 70 for the Forth Bridge. This is the long distance 1V60 0820 Aberdeen to Penzance cross country service.

  • At least it is a five car set but it is a long way should anyone be doing the full journey, it arrives at Penzance at 2142, 13 hours and 22 minutes after it left Aberdeen.

    At least it is a five car set but it is a long way should anyone be doing the full journey, it arrives at Penzance at 2142, 13 hours and 22 minutes after it left Aberdeen.

  • Turbostar 170443 drops down towards Inverkeithing and its station stop with 2G23 1019 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath.

    Turbostar 170443 drops down towards Inverkeithing and its station stop with 2G23 1019 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath.

  • The thickness of the haar came and went but never cleared sadly. 43367 leads 1S03 0710 Leeds to Aberdeen.

    The thickness of the haar came and went but never cleared sadly. 43367 leads 1S03 0710 Leeds to Aberdeen.

  • The full set passes over Jamestown Viaduct with 43302 on the back.

    The full set passes over Jamestown Viaduct with 43302 on the back.

  • Back to Little Couston but in the evening and looking over from the opposite side of the valley and an unidentified class 158 sprinter catches the glint with 1L06 2000 Perth to Edinburgh.

    Back to Little Couston but in the evening and looking over from the opposite side of the valley and an unidentified class 158 sprinter catches the glint with 1L06 2000 Perth to Edinburgh.

  • This is a new location for me and one that favours the line in the evening. The open windows on the set are picked out by the light.

    This is a new location for me and one that favours the line in the evening. The open windows on the set are picked out by the light.

  • A DHL liveried Boeing airframe, I'm not sure what kind, climbs away from Edinburgh Airport. No flight details are known.

    A DHL liveried Boeing airframe, I'm not sure what kind, climbs away from Edinburgh Airport. No flight details are known.

  • Little Couston is between Dalgety Bay and Aberdour and here is lovely sunshine is an unknown class 170 turbostar in Strathclyde SPT livery of Carmine and Cream. It forms 1L52 1234 from Dundee to Edinburgh. 23/5/2012

    Little Couston is between Dalgety Bay and Aberdour and here is lovely sunshine is an unknown class 170 turbostar in Strathclyde SPT livery of Carmine and Cream. It forms 1L52 1234 from Dundee to Edinburgh. 23/5/2012

  • This class 158 unit heads for its next stop at Aberdour on its working 2K73 1247 Newcraighall to Glenrothes with Thornton Fife Circle Inner.

    This class 158 unit heads for its next stop at Aberdour on its working 2K73 1247 Newcraighall to Glenrothes with Thornton Fife Circle Inner.

  • A classic shot of an icon. The Forth Bridge stands sentinel over the River Forth carrying far more trains than when it was built in 1890. An unidentified class 158 Sprinter clears the north portal with 2K31 1547 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the inner Fife Circle. 23/5/2012

    A classic shot of an icon. The Forth Bridge stands sentinel over the River Forth carrying far more trains than when it was built in 1890. An unidentified class 158 Sprinter clears the north portal with 2K31 1547 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the inner Fife Circle. 23/5/2012

  • The latest paint job is complete and the white protective covering has been removed. It won't get done again for about 20 years.

    The latest paint job is complete and the white protective covering has been removed. It won't get done again for about 20 years.

  • An SPT liveried class 170 turbostar heads south with an outer Fife Circle working, 2G75 1449 off Edinburgh to Newcraighall.

    An SPT liveried class 170 turbostar heads south with an outer Fife Circle working, 2G75 1449 off Edinburgh to Newcraighall.

  • The Nordic Copenhagen heads down stream sitting low in the water indicating it is well loaded. This chemical tanker was built in 2005 and is 127 metres long, has a beam of 20 metres and draws 6.6 metres. Its gross weight is 8,448 tonnes.

    The Nordic Copenhagen heads down stream sitting low in the water indicating it is well loaded. This chemical tanker was built in 2005 and is 127 metres long, has a beam of 20 metres and draws 6.6 metres. Its gross weight is 8,448 tonnes.

  • Nordic Copenhagen passes below the marvel of the North British Railway built bridge.

    Nordic Copenhagen passes below the marvel of the North British Railway built bridge.

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    Little Couston is between Dalgety Bay and Aberdour and here is lovely sunshine is an unknown class 170 turbostar in Strathclyde SPT livery of Carmine and Cream. It forms 1L52 1234 from Dundee to Edinburgh. 23/5/2012
    This class 158 unit heads for its next stop at Aberdour on its working 2K73 1247 Newcraighall to Glenrothes with Thornton Fife Circle Inner.
    A classic shot of an icon. The Forth Bridge stands sentinel over the River Forth carrying far more trains than when it was built in 1890. An unidentified class 158 Sprinter clears the north portal with 2K31 1547 Newcraighall to Edinburgh via the inner Fife Circle. 23/5/2012