2. Railways

Inverkeithing and the Longannet Branch

The weather forecast was for a sunny day so I set out for Inverkeithing and then onto the Longannet branch for a few locations I had wanted to get. Towards the evening I returned to Inverkeithing for something different. 5/5/2000
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  • 158718 approaches Inverkeithing East Junction by means of the up passenger loop. The train ran straight through and wasn't held up. The working is 2J63 0658 from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh.

    158718 approaches Inverkeithing East Junction by means of the up passenger loop. The train ran straight through and wasn't held up. The working is 2J63 0658 from Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh.

  • Virgin Cross Country HST set led by 43160 drops down from Dalgety Bay towards Inverkeithing with 1V49 0639 Dundee to Penzance, The Cornishman. The rear powercar is in InterCity livery.

    Virgin Cross Country HST set led by 43160 drops down from Dalgety Bay towards Inverkeithing with 1V49 0639 Dundee to Penzance, The Cornishman. The rear powercar is in InterCity livery.

  • A class 2 local commuter working slows for its North Queensferry stop formed of units 150283 and 150256. The working is 2G11 0622 Edinburgh, clockwise round the Fife Circle to Edinburgh.

    A class 2 local commuter working slows for its North Queensferry stop formed of units 150283 and 150256. The working is 2G11 0622 Edinburgh, clockwise round the Fife Circle to Edinburgh.

  • 66055 brings a loaded MGR rake off the Forth Bridge with 7G40 0730 MX Millerhill to Longannet Power Station.

    66055 brings a loaded MGR rake off the Forth Bridge with 7G40 0730 MX Millerhill to Longannet Power Station.

  • Looking south from the south end of the up platform at North Queensferry and 158740 and 158731 pass over the change of gradient from 1 in 70 climbing to the level of the Forth Bridge. The pair form 1B07 0759 Markinch to Edinburgh.

    Looking south from the south end of the up platform at North Queensferry and 158740 and 158731 pass over the change of gradient from 1 in 70 climbing to the level of the Forth Bridge. The pair form 1B07 0759 Markinch to Edinburgh.

  • A southbound empty coal working rumbles through the platforms with 6Z25 0825 off Thornton Yard to Hunterston behind 66031. On arrival at Hunterston it will be loaded with imported coal.

    A southbound empty coal working rumbles through the platforms with 6Z25 0825 off Thornton Yard to Hunterston behind 66031. On arrival at Hunterston it will be loaded with imported coal.

  • 66022 comes off the bridge with a loaded rake of HAAs running as 7G62 0610 MX Ayr Falkland Yard to Longannet Power Station. This loco will appear many times in this gallery.

    66022 comes off the bridge with a loaded rake of HAAs running as 7G62 0610 MX Ayr Falkland Yard to Longannet Power Station. This loco will appear many times in this gallery.

  • 66022 has run round its train at Townhill yard and is now on the Longannet branch on the west side of Dunfermline.

    66022 has run round its train at Townhill yard and is now on the Longannet branch on the west side of Dunfermline.

  • It has taken me three attempts to get this shot. 66098 comes round the corner at what is marked on some maps as Elbowend Junction. The train is 6G26 0940 Longannet Power Station to Thornton Yard. A spur ran off here to the north to a small yard.

    It has taken me three attempts to get this shot. 66098 comes round the corner at what is marked on some maps as Elbowend Junction. The train is 6G26 0940 Longannet Power Station to Thornton Yard. A spur ran off here to the north to a small yard.

  • Back in Dunfermline, 66126 crosses Woodmill Viaduct with an unknown working that will take the branch. From the road below the viaduct, the hoppers look empty.

    Back in Dunfermline, 66126 crosses Woodmill Viaduct with an unknown working that will take the branch. From the road below the viaduct, the hoppers look empty.

  • 66055 is seen again this time climbing from sea level to gain the height needed to join the main line at Charlestown Junction. The location for 6R33 1141 MX Longannet to Ayr Falkland Yard, is Low Torry on the north shore of the River Forth.

    66055 is seen again this time climbing from sea level to gain the height needed to join the main line at Charlestown Junction. The location for 6R33 1141 MX Longannet to Ayr Falkland Yard, is Low Torry on the north shore of the River Forth.

  • Three shots of the same train but three different pictures. 66123 comes along the foreshore with a rake of 20 empty PCA tanks for loading with fly ash at Longannet Power Station.

    Three shots of the same train but three different pictures. 66123 comes along the foreshore with a rake of 20 empty PCA tanks for loading with fly ash at Longannet Power Station.

  • 66123 catches the glint as it passes in front of the picturesque village of Culross. The train is 6G45 1038 Millerhill to Longannet Enterprise. I am sitting on the remains of the coal loading jetty at Culross.

    66123 catches the glint as it passes in front of the picturesque village of Culross. The train is 6G45 1038 Millerhill to Longannet Enterprise. I am sitting on the remains of the coal loading jetty at Culross.

  • As the train continues along the shore, it passes below Dunimarle Castle. The flyash will go south to Westbury to be made into cement. The tide was coming in and I had to leave the jetty within an hour of taking this shot.

    As the train continues along the shore, it passes below Dunimarle Castle. The flyash will go south to Westbury to be made into cement. The tide was coming in and I had to leave the jetty within an hour of taking this shot.

  • The tide is right in now and 66123 returns without any tanks, just running light to Millerhill, 1342 off Longannet running as 0B49.

    The tide is right in now and 66123 returns without any tanks, just running light to Millerhill, 1342 off Longannet running as 0B49.

  • The tall chimney of Longannet Power Station stands sentinal over the area. 66022 has dropped its payload of pulverised coal and is heading away bound for Mossend Yard. The headcode for this train is 6D72 booked off the power station at 1432.

    The tall chimney of Longannet Power Station stands sentinal over the area. 66022 has dropped its payload of pulverised coal and is heading away bound for Mossend Yard. The headcode for this train is 6D72 booked off the power station at 1432.

  • The waters of the River Forth lap gently against the stone embankment of the railway here at Culross (pronounced Cooriss). 66022 approaches at the line speed of 15mph.

    The waters of the River Forth lap gently against the stone embankment of the railway here at Culross (pronounced Cooriss). 66022 approaches at the line speed of 15mph.

  • Back on the main line and the climb away from Inverkeithing to the Forth Bridge, 158739 passes in front of the bushes of broom in bloom! It is working 1B32 1310 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.

    Back on the main line and the climb away from Inverkeithing to the Forth Bridge, 158739 passes in front of the bushes of broom in bloom! It is working 1B32 1310 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh.

  • The deep blue of the GNER livery is lit by the warm May sunlight. 43108 is the rear powercar of 1S20 1030 off Kings Cross to Aberdeen, "The Northern Lights". The train is running about 30 minutes down.

    The deep blue of the GNER livery is lit by the warm May sunlight. 43108 is the rear powercar of 1S20 1030 off Kings Cross to Aberdeen, "The Northern Lights". The train is running about 30 minutes down.

  • A final view of 66022 as it climbs the 1 in 70 grade to gain the height needed to reach and cross the River Forth by means of the Forth Bridge.

    A final view of 66022 as it climbs the 1 in 70 grade to gain the height needed to reach and cross the River Forth by means of the Forth Bridge.

  • The view from the top of the rock cutting just south of Jamestown Viaduct is superb as 158734 heads south with 1B35 1408 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. The gorse bushes in bloom give the fields a warm yellow colour.

    The view from the top of the rock cutting just south of Jamestown Viaduct is superb as 158734 heads south with 1B35 1408 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. The gorse bushes in bloom give the fields a warm yellow colour.

  • Turning round to look to the south and the end of North Queensferry tunnel is visible. A Virgin Cross Country high speed set leaves the tunnel with 1S85 0720 off Plymouth to Aberdeen, "The Devon Scot". Note how the tunnel was originally a cutting.

    Turning round to look to the south and the end of North Queensferry tunnel is visible. A Virgin Cross Country high speed set leaves the tunnel with 1S85 0720 off Plymouth to Aberdeen, "The Devon Scot". Note how the tunnel was originally a cutting.

  • The Virgin set is seen crossing Jamestown Viaduct. A new view of the viaduct has been opened up with the creation of the park and ride carpark to the left.

    The Virgin set is seen crossing Jamestown Viaduct. A new view of the viaduct has been opened up with the creation of the park and ride carpark to the left.

  • A southbound GNER high speed set completes the day with 43039 leading 1E19 1455 Aberdeen to Kings Cross.

    A southbound GNER high speed set completes the day with 43039 leading 1E19 1455 Aberdeen to Kings Cross.

  • Lead powercar 43039 enters the 460 yard long North Queensferry tunnel with a London bound service.

    Lead powercar 43039 enters the 460 yard long North Queensferry tunnel with a London bound service.

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    The view from the top of the rock cutting just south of Jamestown Viaduct is superb as 158734 heads south with 1B35 1408 from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. The gorse bushes in bloom give the fields a warm yellow colour.
    Turning round to look to the south and the end of North Queensferry tunnel is visible. A Virgin Cross Country high speed set leaves the tunnel with 1S85 0720 off Plymouth to Aberdeen, "The Devon Scot". Note how the tunnel was originally a cutting.
    The Virgin set is seen crossing Jamestown Viaduct. A new view of the viaduct has been opened up with the creation of the park and ride carpark to the left.