11 Images released on Monday 01/07/2024

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Bay Horse: 67024 brings up the rear of a rake of traditional Pullman coaches, working empty stock from Eastleigh to Hamilton passing Forton behind 67021 on 2nd June 2024. They were scheduled to work a private charter from Waverley the following day.

Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
Mark Bartlett [02/06/2024]


Inverkeithing: GBRf 66743 draws the 'Royal Scotsman' from Edinburgh to Keith through Inverkeithing on 28 June 2024.

Dunfermline and Queensferry Railway
Bill Roberton [28/06/2024]


Ayr: The remains of the Station Hotel at Ayr have been sealed up and a 'hairnet' put on them. This was the scene on 28th June 2024. It looks as if the Stranraer and Kilmarnock services, as well as a full service to Glasgow, will be restored soon.

Ayr and Dalmellington Railway
Colin Miller [28/06/2024]


Ayr: An aerial view of Ayr station showing the extent of demolition of Ayr Station Hotel. Some rail services have returned to Ayr station following the completion of safety works at the fire-damaged former hotel.

Ayr and Dalmellington Railway
Network Rail [/06/2024]


Scorton [Lancashire] [2nd]: Factory recall? Although Avanti is now operating the new hybrid Class 805s in passenger service the electric Class 807s are still test and training running on the WCML. However, on 1st July 2024 807002, still unbranded, ran ECS from Oxley to Darlington via Edinburgh, probably returning to the Hitachi facility. Seen passing Scorton heading north.

Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
Mark Bartlett [01/07/2024]


Ledcharrie Viaduct: This three arch viaduct carried the C&O over the Ledcharrie Burn east of Luib station.

Callander and Oban Railway
Ewan Crawford [07/11/2023]


Shotts: A dreich winter's day at Shotts in January 1976 with a 3-car Metro Cammell DMU passing through the station.

Cleland and Midcalder Line (Caledonian Railway)
John Clark [04/01/1976]


Banff: A view of Banff station from the west with ex-CR 2P 55221 and train.

Banff, Portsoy and Strathisla Railway
David Murray-Smith [11/09/1959]


Upney: View from brand new 720601, with a C2C service from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness via Basildon, passing the District Line station at Upney, at 11.03 on Tuesday, 18th June 2024. In the background, a train of LU S7 stock is waiting to depart for Upminster.

Barking to Upminster Quadrupling (London, Midland and Scottish Railway)
David Bosher [18/06/2024]


Undy Halt: 33040 heads the Cardiff to Portsmouth Harbour service through Undy, near Severn Tunnel Junction, on 3rd July 1987. Once a very busy stretch of line with freight and passenger services.

South Wales Railway
Roger Geach [03/07/1987]


Burton and Holme: 34046 'Braunton' approaches Burton and Holme with a Nottingham to Carlisle excursion, which it had taken over at Preston, on 18th May 2024. This view from the towpath of the disused section of the Lancaster Canal, near Burton Wharf.

Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
Mark Bartlett [18/05/2024]