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Flying Scotsman at Dalmeny 25.6.21

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60103 at Dalmeny60103 at DalmenyBritish Railways Green liveried LNER A3 class 60103 'Flying Scotsman' passes through Dalmeny with 1Z76 Dunfermilne Town - Edinburgh Waverley 'Steam Dreams' Forth Circle Railtour 25.6.21

British Railways Green liveried LNER A3 class 60103 'Flying Scotsman' passes through Dalmeny with 1Z76 Dunfermilne Town - Edinburgh Waverley 'Steam Dreams' Forth Circle Railtour 25.6.21

Pride liveried 334006 at Blackridge 21.6.21

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334006+334040 at Blackridge334006+334040 at BlackridgeScotrail Saltire liveried 334006 with one of it's DMS vehicles wearing Pride livery and Scotrail Saltire liveried 334040 approach Blackridge with 2M32 16.23 Milngavie - Edinburgh Waverley service 21.6.21

Scotrail Saltire liveried 334006 with one of it's DMS vehicles wearing Pride livery and Scotrail Saltire liveried 334040 approach Blackridge with 2M32 16.23 Milngavie - Edinburgh Waverley service 21.6.21

Scotrail Class 153's at Dalmuir 20.6.21

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 Some of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153380, 153377 and 153373 featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line. 153380 is seen on the rear of a 5 car formation made up of 153373, 153377 and led by 156462 at Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21

153380 at Dalmuir153380 at DalmuirOne of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153380, featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line. 153380 is seen on the rear of a 5 car formation made up of 153373, 153377 and led by 156462 at Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21 153380 at Damuir153380 at DamuirOne of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153380, featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line. 153380 is seen on the rear of a 5 car formation made up of 153373, 153377 and led by 156462 at Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21
153377 at Dalmuir153377 at DalmuirOne of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153377, featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line. 153377 is seen in the middle of a 5 car formation made up of 153373, 153380 and led by 156462 at Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21 153373 at Dalmuir153373 at DalmuirOne of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153373, featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line. 153373 is seen in a 5 car formation made up of 153380, 153377 and led by 156462 at Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21
153377+153373+153380 at Dalmuir153377+153373+153380 at DalmuirSome of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153377, 153373 and 153380, featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line. They are seen on the rear of a 5 car formation led by 156462 at Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21 156492+153377+153373+153380 at Dalmuir156492+153377+153373+153380 at DalmuirScotrail liveried 156462 and some of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriages' 153377, 153373 and 153380 pause at Dalmuir with 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21
153377 at Dalmuir153377 at DalmuirOne of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153377, featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line, is seen as part of a 5 car formation made up of 153373, 153380 and led by 156462 at Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21 153380 at Dalmuir153380 at DalmuirOne of the newest additions to the Scotrail fleet, 'Active travel carriage' 153380, featuring vynals depicting many landmarks found on the West Highland Line. 153380 is seen on the rear of a 5 car formation made up of 153373, 153377 and led by 156462 departing Dalmuir working 3T91 14.35 Oban - Glasgow Queen Street test working. 20.6.21

 

Progress at Uddingston 18.6.21

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Pride liveried Avanti West Coast Pendolino 390119 'Progress' is seen passing Uddingston with 1M15 14.34 Glasgow Central - London Euston service 18.6.21 390119 at Uddingston390119 at UddingstonPride liveried Avanti West Coast Pendolino 390119 'Progress' is seen passing Uddingston with 1M15 14.34 Glasgow Central - London Euston service 18.6.21
Pride liveried Avanti West Coast Pendolino 390119 'Progress' is seen passing Uddingston with 1M15 14.34 Glasgow Central - London Euston service 18.6.21 390119 at Uddingston390119 at UddingstonPride liveried Avanti West Coast Pendolino 390119 'Progress' is seen passing Uddingston with 1M15 14.34 Glasgow Central - London Euston service 18.6.21

 

BR Green 37521+37667 at Carluke 12.6.21

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37521+37667 at Carluke37521+37667 at CarlukeBritish Railways Green liveried 37521+37667 pass through Carluke with 1Z18 Oban - Crewe 'The Haggis Peaks and Tractors' Railtour 12.6.21

British Railways Green liveried 37521+37667 pass through Carluke with 1Z18 Oban - Crewe 'The Haggis Peaks and Tractors' Railtour 12.6.21

44871 at Carstairs 12.6.21

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44871 at Carstairs44871 at CarstairsBlack 5 no 44871 and support coach are seen waiting out time in the Down Goods Loop at Carstairs with 5Z72 Carlisle - Fort William 12.6.21
 
Black 5 no 44871 and support coach are seen waiting out time in the Down Goods Loop at Carstairs with 5Z72 Carlisle - Fort William 12.6.21
 
 

314209 at Bo'ness 11.6.21

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Vehicle 71458 (PTSO) from 314209 is seen stabled in the yard at Bo'ness (photo taken from public path) 12.6.21 71458 at Bo'ness71458 at Bo'nessVehicle 71458 (PTSO) from 314209 is seen stabled in the yard at Bo'ness (photo taken from public path) 12.6.21
DMSO 64599 and PTSO 71458 from 314209 are seen in the yard at Bo'ness (photo taken from public footpath) 11.6.21 64599 and 71458 at Bo'ness64599 and 71458 at Bo'nessDMSO 64599 and PTSO 71458 from 314209 are seen in the yard at Bo'ness (photo taken from public footpath) 11.6.21
DMSO 64599 and PTSO 71458 from 314209 are seen in the yard at Bo'ness (photo taken from public footpath) 11.6.21 64599 and 71458 at Bo'ness64599 and 71458 at Bo'nessDMSO 64599 and PTSO 71458 from 314209 are seen in the yard at Bo'ness (photo taken from public footpath) 11.6.21

 

66771 at Carluke 5.6.21

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66771 at Carluke66771 at CarlukeGBRF liveried 66771 'Amanda' is seen approaching Carluke with 6E05 Mossend - Hunslet Tilcon GBRF coal hoppers 5.6.21

GBRF liveried 66771 'Amanda' is seen approaching Carluke with 6E05 Mossend - Hunslet Tilcon GBRF coal hoppers 5.6.21

37099 at Newton 31.5.21

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37099 at Newton37099 at NewtonColas liveried 37099 'Merl Evans 1947-2016' reverses at Newton with 3Q62 Falkland Yard - Kings Park Network rail test train. DBSO 9714 is on the other end of the train 31.5.21

Colas liveried 37099 'Merl Evans 1947-2016' reverses at Newton with 3Q62 Falkland Yard - Kings Park Network rail test train. DBSO 9714 is on the other end of the train 31.5.21

ex LNER power cars on the NMT 24.5.21

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Wearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43299 and 43290 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train northbound through Prestonpans with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21 43299 tnt 43290 at Prestonpans43299 tnt 43290 at PrestonpansWearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43299 and 43290 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train northbound through Prestonpans with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21
Wearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43299 and 43290 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train northbound through Prestonpans with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21 43299 tnt 43290 at Prestonpans43299 tnt 43290 at PrestonpansWearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43299 and 43290 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train northbound through Prestonpans with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21
Wearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43290 and 43299 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train eastbound through Polmont with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21 43290 tnt 43299 at Polmont43290 tnt 43299 at PolmontWearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43290 and 43299 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train eastbound through Polmont with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21
Wearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43290 and 43299 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train eastbound through Polmont with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21
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 43290 tnt 43299 at Polmont43290 tnt 43299 at PolmontWearing LNER livery with Network Rail decals, 43290 and 43299 top and tail the Network Rail New Measurement Train eastbound through Polmont with 1Q24 Heaton - Newcastle via Glasgow Queen Street working 24.5.21

 

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  • Float Viaduct
  • Abington
  • Cartland
  • Hartwood
  • Greenfaulds
  • Holytown
  • Coatbridge Central
  • Auchengray
  • Carluke
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