Elderslie
I lived in Elderslie during the 1960s, and so many of my photos are in that area.
I travelled to work in Glasgow from Elderslie station, which was a very distinctive building, as can be seen here. On 1 July 1964, 70038 arrives with the 7.21am from Kilmarnock. This train boasted a wide variety of motive power, from Black 5s to Duchesses, and provided a daily spectacle as it challenged the 7.55am from Kilmacolm, usually powered by a Standard 2-6-4 tank, in a race from the station to the Canal line junction. Although leaving at the same time, the Standard tank usually won!
Location: Elderslie
Original line: Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
Photographer: Colin Kirkwood
Contact photographer: Colin Kirkwood
Date: 01/07/1964
Image number: 78006
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