2. Railways

Forth Bridge Afternoon

It was a stunningly clear afternoon without a cloud in the sky. What better way to try out my new digital SLR and various lens bought courtesy of overtime worked during the Open Golf Championship at St. Andrews in the July of 2005.....mega bucks :-)) 27/10/2005
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  • An unknown class 170 turbostar rumbles across the south viaduct of the Forth Bridge /with an unidentified working. 27/10/2005

    An unknown class 170 turbostar rumbles across the south viaduct of the Forth Bridge /with an unidentified working. 27/10/2005

  • Now the set is on the north viaduct with part of North Queensferrry below.

    Now the set is on the north viaduct with part of North Queensferrry below.

  • The remarkable Inchgarvie Island which is located in the middle of the Firth and beside one of the cantilever bases. For more information see good old wiki here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchgarvie

    The remarkable Inchgarvie Island which is located in the middle of the Firth and beside one of the cantilever bases. For more information see good old wiki here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inchgarvie

  • 66102 leaves the south portal and rumbles over the south viaduct with a rake of empty HAA coal hoppers. This is 6R13 1220 Longannet to Hunterston. The following views were taken from the south side of the river at South Queensferry.

    66102 leaves the south portal and rumbles over the south viaduct with a rake of empty HAA coal hoppers. This is 6R13 1220 Longannet to Hunterston. The following views were taken from the south side of the river at South Queensferry.

  • The Forth Road Bridge seen from South Queensferry.

    The Forth Road Bridge seen from South Queensferry.

  • A tanker, the Astro Sculptor, in the Forth Estuary lays down a cloud of clag as 66239 passes north bound on the south viaduct with 7G16 1000 Hunterston to Longannet loaded HAA hoppers.

    A tanker, the Astro Sculptor, in the Forth Estuary lays down a cloud of clag as 66239 passes north bound on the south viaduct with 7G16 1000 Hunterston to Longannet loaded HAA hoppers.

  • The rocky outcrop of Inchgarvie Island has been fortified numerous times over the years for various conflicts and now lies in ruins. 66239 passes above with 7G16 1000 Hunterston to Longannet loaded MGR.

    The rocky outcrop of Inchgarvie Island has been fortified numerous times over the years for various conflicts and now lies in ruins. 66239 passes above with 7G16 1000 Hunterston to Longannet loaded MGR.

  • 66239 rumbles over the north viaduct high above the village of North Queensferry. The station is just out of view to the left of the three stone arches.

    66239 rumbles over the north viaduct high above the village of North Queensferry. The station is just out of view to the left of the three stone arches.

  • An unknown class 170 Turbostar passes high above North Queensferry as it accellerates away from the station stop. The service is 2K01 1245 from Edinburgh to Edinburgh via the anti clockwise Fife Circle.

    An unknown class 170 Turbostar passes high above North Queensferry as it accellerates away from the station stop. The service is 2K01 1245 from Edinburgh to Edinburgh via the anti clockwise Fife Circle.

  • A few minutes later the set runs over the south viaduct.

    A few minutes later the set runs over the south viaduct.

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  • A class 170 Turbostar sets out over the mighty bridge in glorious October sunshine with 2G55 1357 off Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh.

    A class 170 Turbostar sets out over the mighty bridge in glorious October sunshine with 2G55 1357 off Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh.

  • The tanker seen earlier has moved further up the river to approach the Hound Point loading terminal just visible below the bridge. The Turbostar passes through the south cantilever with its mass of scaffolding as part of the painting process.

    The tanker seen earlier has moved further up the river to approach the Hound Point loading terminal just visible below the bridge. The Turbostar passes through the south cantilever with its mass of scaffolding as part of the painting process.

  • As a class 158 Sprinter passes above with 2G11 1420 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath, three painters walk out to their place of work using the walkway below the viaduct deck.

    As a class 158 Sprinter passes above with 2G11 1420 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath, three painters walk out to their place of work using the walkway below the viaduct deck.

  • A move to a different location and 170459 pauses at Dalmeny just on the south side of the Forth Bridge with 2G10 1426 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh.

    A move to a different location and 170459 pauses at Dalmeny just on the south side of the Forth Bridge with 2G10 1426 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh.

  • Viewed from the end of the down platform at Dalmeny, 158701 heads north with an unknown working.

    Viewed from the end of the down platform at Dalmeny, 158701 heads north with an unknown working.

  • Army Air Corps Gazelle helicopter XZ327 flies over the Forth Bridge.

    Army Air Corps Gazelle helicopter XZ327 flies over the Forth Bridge.

  • 158734 with a 10 minutes late running 2K60 1419 Markinch to Edinburgh clears the south portal.

    158734 with a 10 minutes late running 2K60 1419 Markinch to Edinburgh clears the south portal.

  • Makings its Dalmeny station stop, 158734 pauses beside 170451 which is forming 2G59 1450 Edinburgh to Edinburgh clockwise Fife Circle.

    Makings its Dalmeny station stop, 158734 pauses beside 170451 which is forming 2G59 1450 Edinburgh to Edinburgh clockwise Fife Circle.

  • Turning round as 170451 departs Dalmeny and ventures onto the mighty Forth Bridge. Look carefully in the girders above the stone portal and several orange boiler suited painters can be seen.

    Turning round as 170451 departs Dalmeny and ventures onto the mighty Forth Bridge. Look carefully in the girders above the stone portal and several orange boiler suited painters can be seen.

  • The uneveness of the track just to the south of Dalmeny station is shown up by the GNER HST set coming north. The working is 1S12 1030 off Kings Cross to Aberdeen.

    The uneveness of the track just to the south of Dalmeny station is shown up by the GNER HST set coming north. The working is 1S12 1030 off Kings Cross to Aberdeen.

  • The going away shot from the north end of platform 2 at Dalmeny looks straight through the Bridge.

    The going away shot from the north end of platform 2 at Dalmeny looks straight through the Bridge.

  • Moving again, this time to the shore at North Queensferry and the long lens is used to capture a sprinter on the south viaduct.

    Moving again, this time to the shore at North Queensferry and the long lens is used to capture a sprinter on the south viaduct.

  • The sun glints off the side of a class 158 Sprinter working a class 2 local service to Cowdenbeath, 2G33 1520 off Edinburgh.

    The sun glints off the side of a class 158 Sprinter working a class 2 local service to Cowdenbeath, 2G33 1520 off Edinburgh.

  • The unit passes high above the village of North Queensferry and slows for its station stop.

    The unit passes high above the village of North Queensferry and slows for its station stop.

  • The Forth Bridge viewed from North Queensferry as the coaster Border Tartan passes below.

    The Forth Bridge viewed from North Queensferry as the coaster Border Tartan passes below.

  • A close up of the Border Tartan heading up river. 20 minutes later it was heading back out to sea. Border Tartan is a double hulled oil tanker delivered in January/February 2005. It is 79.85 metres long, with a beam of 17 metres and draws 4.5 metres of water. It weighs in at 4,975 tonnes loaded.

    A close up of the Border Tartan heading up river. 20 minutes later it was heading back out to sea. Border Tartan is a double hulled oil tanker delivered in January/February 2005. It is 79.85 metres long, with a beam of 17 metres and draws 4.5 metres of water. It weighs in at 4,975 tonnes loaded.

  • First ScotRail service 2G12 1526 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh is formed by a class 170 Turbostar and is running about 6 minutes late as it heads south.

    First ScotRail service 2G12 1526 Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh is formed by a class 170 Turbostar and is running about 6 minutes late as it heads south.

  • Another class 2 local working, 2G61 1550 Edinburgh to Edinburgh via the clockwise Fife Circle, heads slowly north.

    Another class 2 local working, 2G61 1550 Edinburgh to Edinburgh via the clockwise Fife Circle, heads slowly north.

  • I had my son's dog Floppy with me for the afternoon and here she is in the sea weed below the pier where I was standing. She was having a great time and I couldn't get her out!

    I had my son's dog Floppy with me for the afternoon and here she is in the sea weed below the pier where I was standing. She was having a great time and I couldn't get her out!

  • 66103 puts out an exhaust train, unusual for a shed, as it takes its empty rake of HAA hoppers over the Bridge. The train is 6R14 1330 Longannet to Ayr Falkland Yard.

    66103 puts out an exhaust train, unusual for a shed, as it takes its empty rake of HAA hoppers over the Bridge. The train is 6R14 1330 Longannet to Ayr Falkland Yard.

  • 66183 slowly comes north with 7G18 1300 from Hunterston to Longannet loaded HAA hoppers.

    66183 slowly comes north with 7G18 1300 from Hunterston to Longannet loaded HAA hoppers.

  • A few minutes later and the train is passing through the north cantilever and the sun glints off the side of 66183.

    A few minutes later and the train is passing through the north cantilever and the sun glints off the side of 66183.

  • And now it is clear of the cantilevers and onto the north viaduct.

    And now it is clear of the cantilevers and onto the north viaduct.

  • A class 170 and 158 combination heads north with 2K31 1613 Edinburgh to Edinburgh anti clockwise Fife Circle.

    A class 170 and 158 combination heads north with 2K31 1613 Edinburgh to Edinburgh anti clockwise Fife Circle.

  • The afternoon sun catches the front cab of 66115 which is in charge of 6J15 1500 Longannet to Hunterston empty MGR train.

    The afternoon sun catches the front cab of 66115 which is in charge of 6J15 1500 Longannet to Hunterston empty MGR train.

  • A Strathclyde Passenger Transport liveried class 170 unit heads north on the north Viaduct with 2G19 1620 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath local working.

    A Strathclyde Passenger Transport liveried class 170 unit heads north on the north Viaduct with 2G19 1620 Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath local working.

  • The north tower of the Forth Road Bridge. I have been up there and it was stunning. See https://www.jules-merlin27.com/Railways/Something-different/

    The north tower of the Forth Road Bridge. I have been up there and it was stunning. See https://www.jules-merlin27.com/Railways/Something-different/

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    The uneveness of the track just to the south of Dalmeny station is shown up by the GNER HST set coming north. The working is 1S12 1030 off Kings Cross to Aberdeen.
    The going away shot from the north end of platform 2 at Dalmeny looks straight through the Bridge.
    Moving again, this time to the shore at North Queensferry and the long lens is used to capture a sprinter on the south viaduct.