2. Railways

Who said golf was boring

It has been said that "golf is a good walk spolied". Whilst that may be so, but when the British Open championship is held at St Andrews every five years, it generates a good deal of extra traffic. The morning of the Saturday was the best weather wise so I took advantage and out I went. 17/7/2010
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  • Many of the extra workings were loco hauled using DBS' own locos and stock aided with hired in stock too. 67007 comes down Falkland Road bank with 1Z07 0738 from Edinburgh to Dundee golf special.

    Many of the extra workings were loco hauled using DBS' own locos and stock aided with hired in stock too. 67007 comes down Falkland Road bank with 1Z07 0738 from Edinburgh to Dundee golf special.

  • 67007 crosses the River Eden and is slowing for its Ladybank stop. The passengers will disembark at Leuchars for onward transport to St Andrews by bus.

    67007 crosses the River Eden and is slowing for its Ladybank stop. The passengers will disembark at Leuchars for onward transport to St Andrews by bus.

  • The five day special timetable was very intense and only the loco hauled workings had details published on the net. The extra units and the strengthened normal trains were hard to tell apart. A class 158 and 170 combination heads south with an unidentified working back to Edinburgh.

    The five day special timetable was very intense and only the loco hauled workings had details published on the net. The extra units and the strengthened normal trains were hard to tell apart. A class 158 and 170 combination heads south with an unidentified working back to Edinburgh.

  • A pair of class 170 turbostars drop down the bank with the 0748 off Edinburgh to Leuchars golf special. Once the passengers get off at Leuchars the sets run on ECS to Dundee.

    A pair of class 170 turbostars drop down the bank with the 0748 off Edinburgh to Leuchars golf special. Once the passengers get off at Leuchars the sets run on ECS to Dundee.

  • The sun has dipped a little as another unknown turbostar pairing slows for its Ladybank stop. This train is 0800 Edinburgh to Dundee.

    The sun has dipped a little as another unknown turbostar pairing slows for its Ladybank stop. This train is 0800 Edinburgh to Dundee.

  • This working is a normally timetabled one, 2G16 0828 Dundee to Edinburgh. The unknown set is crossing the River Eden.

    This working is a normally timetabled one, 2G16 0828 Dundee to Edinburgh. The unknown set is crossing the River Eden.

  • This unidentified set forms 1B08 0848 off Perth to Edinburgh. It is climbing up to Lochmuir Summit.

    This unidentified set forms 1B08 0848 off Perth to Edinburgh. It is climbing up to Lochmuir Summit.

  • This class 170 pairing is slowing for Ladybank station with another Leuchars bound Golf special which started from Inverkeithing at 0825.

    This class 170 pairing is slowing for Ladybank station with another Leuchars bound Golf special which started from Inverkeithing at 0825.

  • Royal Claret liveried 67005 Royal Messenger leads a rake of blue and grey and ex Virgin mkII coaches forming 1Z04 0845 Dundee to Edinburgh Golf special.

    Royal Claret liveried 67005 Royal Messenger leads a rake of blue and grey and ex Virgin mkII coaches forming 1Z04 0845 Dundee to Edinburgh Golf special.

  • 67005 passes over the small bridge carrying the railway over the youthful River Eden.

    67005 passes over the small bridge carrying the railway over the youthful River Eden.

  • On the back is EWS liveried sister 67011. On arrival back at Edinburgh, the set will recess at Millerhill until the evening when it will return to take spectators away from Leuchars.

    On the back is EWS liveried sister 67011. On arrival back at Edinburgh, the set will recess at Millerhill until the evening when it will return to take spectators away from Leuchars.

  • As 67005 takes its Cargo D owned stock up Falkland Road bank, it meets a pair of turbostars coming down forming the 0827 Edinburgh departure to Leuchars Golf special.

    As 67005 takes its Cargo D owned stock up Falkland Road bank, it meets a pair of turbostars coming down forming the 0827 Edinburgh departure to Leuchars Golf special.

  • A patch of morning sun catches the trailing loco and the ex Virgin coaches. 67005 and 67011 head for Edinburgh.

    A patch of morning sun catches the trailing loco and the ex Virgin coaches. 67005 and 67011 head for Edinburgh.

  • The leading Leuchars bound turbostar clears the rear class 67.

    The leading Leuchars bound turbostar clears the rear class 67.

  • East and West Lomond are visible behind the sets as they speed on to Leuchars. They are not booked to stop at Ladybank.

    East and West Lomond are visible behind the sets as they speed on to Leuchars. They are not booked to stop at Ladybank.

  • A move to Bow of Fife level crossing means I can identify the units. Scotrail and SPT liveried 170413 and 170472 approach forming 0836 Edinburgh to Leuchars Golf special.

    A move to Bow of Fife level crossing means I can identify the units. Scotrail and SPT liveried 170413 and 170472 approach forming 0836 Edinburgh to Leuchars Golf special.

  • Trains were leaving Edinburgh every 10 minutes or so and were extremely well loaded.

    Trains were leaving Edinburgh every 10 minutes or so and were extremely well loaded.

  • 43290 leads 1E10 0752 from Aberdeen to Kings Cross towards the level crossing. The entire set is in the white and grey livery inherited from National Express with East Coast branding.

    43290 leads 1E10 0752 from Aberdeen to Kings Cross towards the level crossing. The entire set is in the white and grey livery inherited from National Express with East Coast branding.

  • Turning round for the going away shot with 43251 as the trailing powercar.

    Turning round for the going away shot with 43251 as the trailing powercar.

  • Not only were extra trains laid on by Scotrail and DBS but East Coast provided an extra HST set and 43307 with 43300 forms 1F20 Edinburgh to Aberdeen extra.

    Not only were extra trains laid on by Scotrail and DBS but East Coast provided an extra HST set and 43307 with 43300 forms 1F20 Edinburgh to Aberdeen extra.

  • The set will recess in Aberdeen before returning later in the afternoon.

    The set will recess in Aberdeen before returning later in the afternoon.

  • I do not know for certain what this working is but I believe this is an empty stock move from Dundee back to Edinburgh.

    I do not know for certain what this working is but I believe this is an empty stock move from Dundee back to Edinburgh.

  • This is a normally timetabled train having been strengthened for the golf. 170402 leads 158739 with 1L57 0857 Edinburgh to Dundee.

    This is a normally timetabled train having been strengthened for the golf. 170402 leads 158739 with 1L57 0857 Edinburgh to Dundee.

  • The pair speed on towards their next stop of Cupar a few miles away.

    The pair speed on towards their next stop of Cupar a few miles away.

  • Arriva Cross Country class 221 Super Voyager 221121 passes over Bow of Fife level crossing not too far into its long distance working from Aberdeen to Penzance. The train is 1V60 0820 off the granite city.

    Arriva Cross Country class 221 Super Voyager 221121 passes over Bow of Fife level crossing not too far into its long distance working from Aberdeen to Penzance. The train is 1V60 0820 off the granite city.

  • It is all change on the railway, Arriva won the Cross Country franchise from Virgin and Arriva has been bought by the German State Railway DB Shenker. Despite all that 221121 speeds on for the south west of England.

    It is all change on the railway, Arriva won the Cross Country franchise from Virgin and Arriva has been bought by the German State Railway DB Shenker. Despite all that 221121 speeds on for the south west of England.

  • The next down train is one of the loco hauled sets and 67019 hauls 6 mkII coaches that normally forms one of the Edinburgh - Fife Circle morning and evening commuter services. This working is 1Z17 0930 from Edinburgh to Leuchars golf special.

    The next down train is one of the loco hauled sets and 67019 hauls 6 mkII coaches that normally forms one of the Edinburgh - Fife Circle morning and evening commuter services. This working is 1Z17 0930 from Edinburgh to Leuchars golf special.

  • An up timetabled train approaches the level crossing with a pair of class 170 turbostars, 170404 and 170411, forming a strengthened 1L58 0942 Dundee to Edinburgh.

    An up timetabled train approaches the level crossing with a pair of class 170 turbostars, 170404 and 170411, forming a strengthened 1L58 0942 Dundee to Edinburgh.

  • The trains were coming fast and very frequently with some trains running out of course. This is 1A55 0933 from Edinburgh to Aberdeen formed with 170429 and 170395, strengthened for the golf.

    The trains were coming fast and very frequently with some trains running out of course. This is 1A55 0933 from Edinburgh to Aberdeen formed with 170429 and 170395, strengthened for the golf.

  • I could not identify this working and as there was no one on board I am guessing it is a Dundee to Edinburgh empty stock working.

    I could not identify this working and as there was no one on board I am guessing it is a Dundee to Edinburgh empty stock working.

  • Whilst the additional loco hauled trains had their headcodes and times published on the internet, the unit workings went unidentified. 170461 leads 170430 with the 0938 Edinburgh departure to Leuchars golf special.

    Whilst the additional loco hauled trains had their headcodes and times published on the internet, the unit workings went unidentified. 170461 leads 170430 with the 0938 Edinburgh departure to Leuchars golf special.

  • Turning round for the going away shot as the well loaded pair of turbostars head on for Leuchars.

    Turning round for the going away shot as the well loaded pair of turbostars head on for Leuchars.

  • The sun has dipped slightly as 170412 and 170475 approach with a timetabled strengthened service from Aberdeen to edinburgh, 1B18 0907 off.

    The sun has dipped slightly as 170412 and 170475 approach with a timetabled strengthened service from Aberdeen to edinburgh, 1B18 0907 off.

  • The sun has rallied as SPT liveried 170478 approaches Bow of Fife level crossing with another special 0947 from Edinburgh to Leuchars.

    The sun has rallied as SPT liveried 170478 approaches Bow of Fife level crossing with another special 0947 from Edinburgh to Leuchars.

  • Tarvit Hill rises in the background as 170478 speeds on. The set will run empty to Dundee to reverse once the passengers have disembarked.

    Tarvit Hill rises in the background as 170478 speeds on. The set will run empty to Dundee to reverse once the passengers have disembarked.

  • 158722 approaches coupled to 170471 with a timetabled service, 1L59 SO 1000 Edinburgh to Dundee.

    158722 approaches coupled to 170471 with a timetabled service, 1L59 SO 1000 Edinburgh to Dundee.

  • Another timetabled working is strengthened with a sprinter and turbostar combination. 158739 leads 170402 on 1L60 1034 off Dundee to Edinburgh.

    Another timetabled working is strengthened with a sprinter and turbostar combination. 158739 leads 170402 on 1L60 1034 off Dundee to Edinburgh.

  • The next down train is a loco hauled working top and tailed by a pair of type 5 class 67 locos. 1Z23 SO 1006 Edinburgh to Leuchars was held at the previous signal EB665 while the previous train cleared the section. Now 67020 powers onwards for Leuchars under clear signals to Cupar.

    The next down train is a loco hauled working top and tailed by a pair of type 5 class 67 locos. 1Z23 SO 1006 Edinburgh to Leuchars was held at the previous signal EB665 while the previous train cleared the section. Now 67020 powers onwards for Leuchars under clear signals to Cupar.

  • The going away shot at the level crossing with 67021 at the back of a rake of six mkII blue and grey Cargo D coaches.

    The going away shot at the level crossing with 67021 at the back of a rake of six mkII blue and grey Cargo D coaches.

  • A pair of units seen a short while ago reappears heading back to Edinburgh. 170472 and 170413 run fast and empty back to Edinburgh and either a break on Haymarket shed or another run in service somewhere else.

    A pair of units seen a short while ago reappears heading back to Edinburgh. 170472 and 170413 run fast and empty back to Edinburgh and either a break on Haymarket shed or another run in service somewhere else.

  • Turning round for the going away shot as the mixed liveried set passes a field of an unknown crop. The day has clouded over somewhat.

    Turning round for the going away shot as the mixed liveried set passes a field of an unknown crop. The day has clouded over somewhat.

  • Another down HST set clears the trees at Sweetholme and heads for Aberdeen. The working is 1S03 0710 off Leeds making it the first East Coast arrival in Aberdeen. The train will be well loaded with extra passengers for the golf.

    Another down HST set clears the trees at Sweetholme and heads for Aberdeen. The working is 1S03 0710 off Leeds making it the first East Coast arrival in Aberdeen. The train will be well loaded with extra passengers for the golf.

  • Two other photographers stand beside the line to record the passing of the trains. 43314 is the trailing powercar with 43316 leading.

    Two other photographers stand beside the line to record the passing of the trains. 43314 is the trailing powercar with 43316 leading.

  • A lull of 23 minutes between trains now as the traffic dies down and at 1143 play would have started on the Old Course. The sun has returned and shines down on 43318 and 43329 working 1E14 0952 from Aberdeen to Kings Cross.

    A lull of 23 minutes between trains now as the traffic dies down and at 1143 play would have started on the Old Course. The sun has returned and shines down on 43318 and 43329 working 1E14 0952 from Aberdeen to Kings Cross.

  • East Coast main line meets Fife back road. 43318 passes over Bow of Fife level crossing bound for London.

    East Coast main line meets Fife back road. 43318 passes over Bow of Fife level crossing bound for London.

  • The morning specials have stopped running now and just the normal timetabled traffic is running. 170453 forms the 1100 Edinburgh departure to Dundee, 1L61.

    The morning specials have stopped running now and just the normal timetabled traffic is running. 170453 forms the 1100 Edinburgh departure to Dundee, 1L61.

  • Another sprinter and turbostar pairing that has been seen today is 170414 with 158722. The service is 1L62 1130 from Dundee to Edinburgh.

    Another sprinter and turbostar pairing that has been seen today is 170414 with 158722. The service is 1L62 1130 from Dundee to Edinburgh.

  • For the last few shots before I had to go home and get ready for work I moved to the track beside the line. 67021 reappears leading its train with 67020 on the back. This is 5Z23 1144 off Dundee to Edinburgh.

    For the last few shots before I had to go home and get ready for work I moved to the track beside the line. 67021 reappears leading its train with 67020 on the back. This is 5Z23 1144 off Dundee to Edinburgh.

  • The top and tailed loco hauled trains worked as far as Dundee and then returned to Edinburgh ready for the evening runs. The single loco trains continued empty from Leuchars to Aberdeen and recessed their before working back empty to Leuchars to pick up passengers from the golf heading back to Edinburgh.

    The top and tailed loco hauled trains worked as far as Dundee and then returned to Edinburgh ready for the evening runs. The single loco trains continued empty from Leuchars to Aberdeen and recessed their before working back empty to Leuchars to pick up passengers from the golf heading back to Edinburgh.

  • 170411 passes over Bow of Fife level crossing with 1A71 1130 Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Time now for me to leave and head home.

    170411 passes over Bow of Fife level crossing with 1A71 1130 Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Time now for me to leave and head home.

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    The pair speed on towards their next stop of Cupar a few miles away.
    Arriva Cross Country class 221 Super Voyager 221121 passes over Bow of Fife level crossing not too far into its long distance working from Aberdeen to Penzance. The train is 1V60 0820 off the granite city.