2. Railways

Something different

An invitation by a member of staff at the Forth Road Bridge to go to the top of the North Tower was NOT to be passed over. So my team Sergeant and myself were escorted up the 500 foot tower for a lofty view of the Firth of Forth. 18/4/2004
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  • An unknown class 221 super Voyager slowly crosses the North Viaduct of the Forth Bridge with 1028 1055 SuO Aberdeen to Bournemouth Cross Country service. This unique view is from the walkway at the top of the North Tower on the Forth Road Bridge.

    An unknown class 221 super Voyager slowly crosses the North Viaduct of the Forth Bridge with 1028 1055 SuO Aberdeen to Bournemouth Cross Country service. This unique view is from the walkway at the top of the North Tower on the Forth Road Bridge.

  • The set passes through the centre cantilver.

    The set passes through the centre cantilver.

  • A pair of ScotRail class 158 sprinters form 1L59 1315 SuO Edinburgh to Dundee.

    A pair of ScotRail class 158 sprinters form 1L59 1315 SuO Edinburgh to Dundee.

  • In 2004 Fife Circle trains did not start and finish at Glenrothes with Thornton. 2G09 was the 1155 SuO Edinburgh - Fife Circle Outer - Edinburgh service and is formed by a pair of class 156 sprinters, one of which is in Strathclyde PTE livery.

    In 2004 Fife Circle trains did not start and finish at Glenrothes with Thornton. 2G09 was the 1155 SuO Edinburgh - Fife Circle Outer - Edinburgh service and is formed by a pair of class 156 sprinters, one of which is in Strathclyde PTE livery.

  • High above North Queensferry the northbound class 158 sprinters slow for their station stop.

    High above North Queensferry the northbound class 158 sprinters slow for their station stop.

  • A few minutes later the southbound pair pass above the rooftops.

    A few minutes later the southbound pair pass above the rooftops.

  • Climbing towards North Queensferry station is a pair of class 150 sprinters with 2K01 1215 SuO Edinburgh - Fife Circle Inner - Edinburgh working. That makes all three classes of ScotRail sprinters seen in the space of less than an hour. It was an exhillerating experience to go up the tower and one that would not be possible now.

    Climbing towards North Queensferry station is a pair of class 150 sprinters with 2K01 1215 SuO Edinburgh - Fife Circle Inner - Edinburgh working. That makes all three classes of ScotRail sprinters seen in the space of less than an hour. It was an exhillerating experience to go up the tower and one that would not be possible now.

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    A few minutes later the southbound pair pass above the rooftops.
    Climbing towards North Queensferry station is a pair of class 150 sprinters with 2K01 1215 SuO Edinburgh - Fife Circle Inner - Edinburgh working. That makes all three classes of ScotRail sprinters seen in the space of less than an hour. It was an exhillerating experience to go up the tower and one that would not be possible now.