This day in history 28 May

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Kelvinhaugh Junction: A Milngavie bound train runs through Kelvinhaugh Junction on 28 May 1957 behind Eastfield shed's ex-NBR C16 4-4-2T no 67500.

Glasgow City and District Railway
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 1957


Kelvinhaugh Junction: Looking east over Kelvinhaugh Junction on 28 May 1957 as V1 2-6-2T 67681 appears with a train bound for Singer.

Glasgow City and District Railway
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 1957


Kelvinhaugh Junction: A busy scene at Kelvinhaugh Junction on 28 May 1957, as hard working V3 2-6-2T no 67612 approaches with a train for Clydebank East.

Glasgow City and District Railway
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 1957


Kennyhill Goods: Ex-Caledonian 0-6-0 57557 propelling a brakevan north along the Switchback on 28 May 1958. The combination has just passed below the A80 in the background with Kennyhill goods on the right. [Ref query 4430]

The Switchback (Caledonian Railway)
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 1958


Kennyhill Goods: BR Standard class 5 73063 heads down the Switchback past Kennyhill Goods on 28 May 1958 with a train of low loaders.

The Switchback (Caledonian Railway)
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 1958


Haghill Junction: Haghill Junction. V1 2.6.2T 67626 passing on a Clydebank East - Springburn train in 1958.

City of Glasgow Union Railway
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 1958


Haghill Junction: Looking north at Haghill Junction on 28 May 1958 along the CGU route from Duke Street. NBR N15 0-6-2T 69161 is propelling a brake van off the Parkhead Branch.

City of Glasgow Union Railway
G H Robin collection by courtesy of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow 1958


Carlisle: A presentable looking 72007 'Clan Mackintosh' at Carlisle station, having recently arrived with the 7.00 am train from Glasgow on 28 May 1964.

Citadel Station Committee (Caledonian Railway and London and North Western Railway)
Colin Kirkwood 1964


Heaton Shed: Gresley V3 No 67646 passes Heaton (52B) shed on 28 May 1964 with carriages from Tyne Commission Quay. This class was extinct in Scotland by this time.

Newcastle and Berwick Railway
Colin Kirkwood 1964


Percy Main Shed: Percy Main shed (52E) on 28 May 1964 and J27 No 65813 is receiving some TLC from its driver. There were quite a few J27s dotted around the shed, which closed less than a year later. 'The Railwaymen' pub, top right, still stands on St John's Street.

Seghill Railway
Colin Kirkwood 1964


Percy Main Shed: Percy Main had several J27s on shed on 28 May 1964. Here are 65791 and 65795 awaiting their next turn of duty. Percy Main closed in February 1965, and the J27s were transferred to Blyth where some of them made it into 1967.

Seghill Railway
Colin Kirkwood 1964


Carlisle: In the gathering dusk 70009, 'Alfred the Great', prepares to leave Carlisle with the 8.27pm train for Perth on 28 May 1964. Note the large number of parcels on the platform.

Citadel Station Committee (Caledonian Railway and London and North Western Railway)
Colin Kirkwood 1964


Clarkston East Junction: Standard tank 80063 passing the site of Clarkston East Junction in May 1965 with ecs from East Kilbride.

Busby Railway
John Robin 1965


Elderslie: A cloudless day at Elderslie on 28 May 1966, as Crab 2-6-0 No 42908 from Dumfries shed gets ready to leave the south goods yard and head west with a fairly lengthy train of vans.

Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
Colin Kirkwood 1966


Dumfries: A downpour at Dumfries in 1972 as an EE Type 4 leaves the station with a train for the south passing 5378 standing on the centre road. The roof of the former Dumfries locomotive shed, closed approximately 7 years earlier, is visible just beyond St Mary's Street Bridge.

Glasgow, Dumfries and Carlisle Railway
John Furnevel 1972


Kilmarnock: A Leeds - Glasgow Central train entering Kilmarnock in May 1972 behind a 'Peak' type 4 locomotive.

Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway
John Furnevel 1972


Ipswich Docks: In the late 1970s, there was still rail traffic to the maltings along the Albion and Common quays in Ipswich docks. This view, taken on 28th May 1978, is westwards along Common quay, not far from the Custom House. Decades later, the dock area became a marina with cafes, hotel, pub, flats and even a university campus lining the waterfront.

Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds Railway
Mark Dufton 1978


Aviemore: 40136 with a freight at Aviemore in May 1979.

Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
Peter Todd 1979


Kingussie: 40023 with a northbound train at Kingussie on 28 May 1979.

Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
Peter Todd 1979


Clacton: A service to Liverpool Street formed of Class 309 units (2 x 2 car and 1 x 4 car) begins its journey at Clacton on 28th May 1979, and is about to pass the EMU depot off on the right. Further carriages will be added at Thorpe le Soken.

Clacton-on-Sea Railway
Mark Dufton 1979


Dinting: A Manchester bound DC EMU running into Dinting station on 28 May 1981. The near track had been damaged in a derailment and was never repaired given the imminent closure of the Woodhead route.

Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway
Peter Todd 1981


Dinting: A pair of class 76 locomotives, nos 76023 +76022, run west through Dinting station on 28 May 1981, probably heading for Reddish depot.

Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway
Peter Todd 1981


Locheilside: SRPS J36 673 'Maude' on its adventures over the Fort William to Mallaig line in 1984, seen here at Fassfern near Locheilside. Underpowered for the job in hand and ran out of puff and water as it went along. It also set most of the West Highlands on fire. The local Fire Brigade were not happy and nor was BR. The fires burnt out the trackside cabling and the tokens had to be rushed about by taxi, the night sleeper portion in Mallaig could not move for some time. Eventually the Sleeper left Fort Bill three hours late.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Peter Todd 1984


Fort William: The return of steam to the West Highland Line in May 1984 sees an immaculate 673 <I>Maude</I> standing at Fort William with the <I>West Highlander</I>.

West Highland Railway
Peter Todd 1984


Glenfinnan: Black 5 5407 heading for Mallaig approaching the summit just west of Glenfinnan, heralding the return of steam to the West Highland line in May 1984. Unfortunately, apart from setting fire to much of the local heather that day, 5407 also managed to do the same to a section of S&T wiring, resulting in, amongst other things, the token having to travel by taxi and that nights sleeper departing some 3 hours late, arriving in London mid-morning.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Peter Todd 1984


Fort William: NBR 0-6-0 673 'Maude' at Fort William in 1984, ready for a run out to Mallaig. There were problems with time keeping and lineside fires caused further disruption so the J36 did not become a regular performer. (This photograph is a variation on image [[19768]].)

West Highland Railway
Peter Todd 1984


Loch nan Uamh Viaduct: Return of steam to the West Highlands - May 1984. Locomotive 673 Maude photographed taking a train west over Loch nan Uamh viaduct. Generally speaking an enjoyable day, though not without one or two problems ... See image [[27293]]

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Peter Todd 1984


Loch nan Uamh Viaduct: 5407 returning to Fort William on 28 May 1984. Note the fire under the arch. This came from J36 'Maude', which, on its travels that day, managed to set fire to much of the lineside, destroying the track circuits see image [[19781]]. The result of this was that tokens had to be transported by taxi, the local fire brigade had a screaming fit and that night's sleeper eventually left Fort William two hours late. A memorable and exciting day for all concerned! The train is seen here passing east over the Loch nan Uamh viaduct between Arisaig and Beasdale.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Peter Todd 1984


Beasdale Bridge: NBR 0-6-0 673 'Maude' heading west near Beasdale, where the A830 goes under the railway, on 28 May 1984.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Peter Todd 1984


Wakefield Kirkgate: Derby built ex-BR Class 11 Shunter 12082 rests by the stop block for the reception sidings to the former Cobra Railfreight steel terminal, alongside Wakefield Kirkgate, on 28 May 1996. This loco is now preserved on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line, renumbered to 12049 to take the identity of the one destroyed in a major fire affecting an operational building at the line.

Manchester and Leeds Railway
David Pesterfield 1996


Wakefield Kirkgate: ex-BR Class 11 Shunter 12082 rests by the stop block for the reception sidings to the former Cobra Railfreight steel terminal in Whitham Sidings on 28 May 1996. These sidings are at a lower level alongside Wakefield Kirkgate station. The reception sidings run alongside the non platform line by Platform 3. The terminal is now occupied by Hanson Aggregates, but, despite still being rail connected with lines running both inside and by the building, is presently supplied by road transport.

Manchester and Leeds Railway
David Pesterfield 1996


Edinburgh Waverley: 47798 'Prince William' on Royal Train duties at Edinburgh Waverley in May 2002. Access with permission.

North British Railway
Bill Roberton 2002


Exeter St Davids: The West of England TPO at Exeter St Davids on the evening of 28 May 2002, with EWS 67015 in charge.

Bristol and Exeter Railway
Ian Dinmore 2002


Alnmouth: A GNER Edinburgh - Kings Cross train passing Alnmouth signal box in May 2004.

Newcastle and Berwick Railway
John Furnevel 2004


Alnmouth: The afternoon Chathill stopping service calls at Alnmouth on 28 May 2004.

Newcastle and Berwick Railway
John Furnevel 2004


Morpeth: View south at Morpeth station on the ECML on a May afternoon in 2004. Visible just beyond the attractive station buildings on the up platform is the start of the infamous Morpeth Curve, the most severe curve (17 chains (340 m) radius) on any main line in Britain, turning through almost 90 degrees immediately south of the Station. The curve has been the scene of three major derailments over the years. There is a permanent speed restriction of 50mph through this section of the ECML.

Newcastle and Berwick Railway
John Furnevel 2004


Morpeth: The magnificent (apart from the cars) frontage of Morpeth station - May 2004.

Newcastle and Berwick Railway
John Furnevel 2004


Loch Leven: Work in progress on new and refurbished housing at the south end of Kinross in May 2005 includes part of the former Loch Leven station. The main building on the up side is shown here, with part of the down side (white) structure visible through the gap to the left. The smaller building to the right, which stood at the north end of the up platform, was being used by a local plumber see image [[61338]]. The station closed to passengers in 1921, with the line closing completely in 1970. View is north west from a point alongside the B996 road.

Fife and Kinross Railway
John Furnevel 2005


Loch Leven: View over part of Loch Leven station in May 2005. The station house is on the left while the trackbed ran to the right of the building in the centre and continued north beyond the trees. The new housing is encroaching onto the site of the down platform. Today the M90 motorway runs across the picture in the background.

Fife and Kinross Railway
John Furnevel 2005


Loch Leven: Loch Leven in the spring of 2005. View south showing the former entrance and main building on the up platform.

Fife and Kinross Railway
John Furnevel 2005


Edinburgh Waverley: The bottom of the north ramp from Waverley Bridge on 28 May 2006 with the footbridge and normal entrance to platform 19 sealed off.

North British Railway
John Furnevel 2006


Edinburgh Waverley: The cross-station walkway leading to the north side of Waverley blocked off on 28 May 2006.

North British Railway
John Furnevel 2006


Edinburgh Waverley: The new Balmoral platform on the north side of Waverley on 28 May, looking west along platform 1.

North British Railway
John Furnevel 2006


Edinburgh Waverley: Sunday morning at the east end of Waverley on 28 May 2006. On the right work continues on the new northside through platform while on the left at the end of the car park the IECC extension to the Edinburgh Signalling Centre is well underway see image [[12571]]. Ironic perhaps that, in this classic North British scene, beyond the station's glass roof, over the North Bridge and below Edinburgh Castle, the Caledonian Hotel occupies centre stage.

North British Railway
John Furnevel 2006


Haymarket: Panorama showing the situation at Haymarket station car park on 28 May 2006 with preparations in hand for construction of the new bay platform 0 behind the blue barrier.

Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
John Furnevel 2006


Haymarket MPD: Russell Road on Sunday morning 28 May 2006, showing the ongoing construction work taking place at Haymarket MPD. The main entrance to the depot is on the right of the picture at the bend in the road.

Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway
John Furnevel 2006


Leachbhuidh No 78 Tunnel: With the speed dropping fast the driver tries to keep things going without stalling ... it was a close run thing.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Fersit Halt: Southbound sleeper approaching Fersit.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Crianlarich Lower: The site of Crianlarich Lower station. The site may re-open for timber traffic. Stump of signal on right.

Callander and Oban Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Fort William: Some final preparations before the Jacobite leaves Fort William.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Arisaig: Arisaig from Fort William bound Jacobite. The westernmost station in Britain is now looking down at the mouth and now would be a good time for it to be adopted before it ends up like Lochailort.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Glenfinnan: Curb your enthusiasm; a rope drawn from the locomotive to the cabinet stops cameras from heading west along the track to the traditional viewpoint.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Fort William: Pretty and with life about it, the appeal of steam is clear. But its much harder work for traincrews.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Fort William: Running round having delivered its train from Tom-na-Faire to Fort William station.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Fort William Oil Sidings: The empty Jacobite heads to Fort William at the start of the day ... in the rain.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Glenfinnan: And therein lies a problem ... or does it ... the eastbound First ScotRail Sprinter draws into Glenfinnan. But with the Jacobite blocking the footway how do you get to it? And the answer is that passengers are escorted across the trackbed by staff.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Annat Pulp Mill Ground Frame: Corpach Mill viewed from the eastbound Jacobite in May 2006. Sold to BSW Timber by Arjo Wiggins the site is set to expand. Hopefully the railway will benefit.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Fersit Halt: With 67s set to replace 37s on the Fort William - London sleeper the drivers are probably taken aback by their elevation to super-star status as railway paparazzi follow their every move.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Tulloch: A Sprinter leaves Tulloch for the south. Viewed from the pedestrian level crossing.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Banavie Swing Bridge: Approaching Banavie swing bridge at low speed. There is a severe speed restriction on the bridge over the Caledonian Canal. The RETB system is based in the signalbox-style building.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Banavie: The new HITRANS shelter at Banavie station. New shelters such as these are being installed all over Scotland - the first investment in shelters for some time.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Glenfinnan Viaduct: Heading east on Glenfinnan Viaduct. There is a surprising lack of railway paparazzi on the hillside.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Locheilside: Gauges in the guards van on the Jacobite.

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Roy Bridge: Roy Bridge looking much better than it has in many years sporting its new HITRANS shelter.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Mallaig: Blast! I have dropped my favourite ballast chip. How will I find it now?

Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Ewan Crawford 2006


Fort William Junction: Empty coaching stock en route to the station at Fort William Junction.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Tom-na-Faire Depot: Mallaig-Fort William sprinter passing the empty stock of the Jacobite.

West Highland Railway
Ewan Crawford 2006


Bo'ness: Coltness No.1, a Neilson Reid 0-6-0T (5710 of 1899), leaves Bo'ness with a short train on 28 May 2006.

Slamannan and Borrowstounness Railway
Bill Roberton 2006


Strathcarron: 47 851 Traction Magazine stands at Strathcarron on 28 May 2006 at the head of an SRPS Railtour to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Dingwall and Skye Railway
Norman Bews 2006


Craigendoran Pier: Remains of the piers at Craigendoran on 28 May 2007. The boat train platform ran parallel to the sea wall on the left.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Ardmore Level Crossing: 334009 is the rear unit on a 6 car set heading west towards Craigendoran then on to its final destination of Helensburgh Central on 28 May 2007.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Cardross: Evening service to Drumgelloch at Cardross on 28 May.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Ardmore Level Crossing: Helensburgh train approaching Ardmore East LC on 28 May. The original Ardmore box was on the far side of the crossing on the left.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Ardmore West Signal Box: The remains of Ardmore West box in May 2007. Built along with the yard between here and Ardmore East during WW2 to assist with traffic using No 1 Military Port at Faslane.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Ardmore Level Crossing: Looking south over Ardmore West LC on 28 May. The former yard and shed were off to the left and the signal box stood on the right.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Arrochar and Tarbet: Glasgow bound train about to restart from Arrochar and Tarbet on 28 May 2007.

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Kinghorn: View south from below the canopy of the condemned waiting shelter on the up platform at Kinghorn on 28 May 2007.

Edinburgh and Northern Railway
David Panton 2007


Glen Douglas Halt: RoadRail Land Rover in the siding at Glen Douglas on 28 May 2007 awaiting passage of a northbound train.

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Arrochar and Tarbet: Glasgow bound train running into Arrochar and Tarbet station in 28 May 2007.

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Arrochar and Tarbet: Lost Railfreight Wagon loading point at the south end of Arrochar & Tarbet station for round timber brought in from the nearby Argyllshire forests in May 2007. After a period of operation unfortunately the flow stopped, just as the one at Crianlarich Lower had a few years earlier. #COP26

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Arrochar and Tarbet: Glasgow Queen Street train leaving Arrochar and Tarbet on 28 May passing the timber loading area on the left.

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Craigendoran Junction: Helensburgh bound service approaching Craigendoran Junction around the sea wall on 28 May 2007.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Glasgow Central: 90019 approaching Glasgow Central with the late running Glasgow portion of the Caledonian Sleeper in May 2007

Glasgow Central Station (Caledonian Railway)
Graham Morgan 2007


Bridge Street Junction: Bridge Street Junction, taken from a passing train, looking towards the Glasgow central signalling centre and the former Salkeld Street parcel depot

Glasgow Central Station (Caledonian Railway)
Graham Morgan 2007


Muirhouse Junction: Signal box at Muirhouse Junction, taken from a passing train

Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Graham Morgan 2007


Pollokshaws West: Former waiting rooms at Platform 1 of Pollokshaws West

Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Graham Morgan 2007


Pollokshaws West: 156504 approaching Pollokshaws West with an express service for Glasgow Central

Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Graham Morgan 2007


Glasgow Central: 92026 and 314201 neck and neck as they both approach Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central Station (Caledonian Railway)
Graham Morgan 2007


Glasgow Central: 91127 Edinburgh Castle with the 0800 service to Kings Cross departing Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central Station (Caledonian Railway)
Graham Morgan 2007


Pollokshaws West: Pollokshaws West, looking towards Glasgow Central

Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Graham Morgan 2007


Pollokshaws West: On loan Central Trains 156403 passing through Pollokshaws West at the rear of a two unit set with an express service for Glasgow Central

Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Graham Morgan 2007


Pollokshaws Viaduct: 156493 crossing Pollokshaws viaduct at the rear of a three unit train heading towards Glasgow Central

Glasgow, Barrhead and Neilston Direct Railway
Graham Morgan 2007


Glasgow Central: Behind you!!! 92026 Britten sneaking up on 314201 on the approach to Glasgow Central.

Glasgow Central Station (Caledonian Railway)
Graham Morgan 2007


Craigendoran Junction: 334009 heads east alongside the sea wall at Craigendoran with a service to Airdrie on 28 May 2007.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Ardmore Level Crossing: 320309 Glasgow bound at Ardmore East LC on 28 May.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Craigendoran Junction: A westbound Class 320, in Strathclyde livery, approaches Craigendoran Junction on 28th May 2007.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Arrochar and Tarbet: Train for Glasgow Queen Street about to leave Arrochar and Tarbet on 28 May 2007.

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Glen Douglas Halt: Northbound West Highland service passing the sidings at Glen Douglas on 28 May 2007.

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Ladybank: For historians, this house alongside the up platform at Ladybank, was built 1847 - for what purpose?

Edinburgh and Northern Railway
Brian Forbes 2007


Larbert: Trains for Stirling and Glasgow Queen Street pass at Larbert North on 28 May.

Scottish Central Railway
Bill Roberton 2007


Larbert: Semaphores still operational on the down line at Larbert on 28 May with the 11.33 Edinburgh - Dunblane passing.

Scottish Central Railway
Bill Roberton 2007


Ladybank: 170 422 calls at Ladybank en route to Edinburgh, still in attractive Scotrail livery.

Edinburgh and Northern Railway
Brian Forbes 2007


Bow of Fife: 170 403 in Scotrail colours heads for Cupar, about to pass Bow Of Fife L.C. The peaks are East(L) & West(R) Lomond Hills.

Edinburgh and Northern Railway
Brian Forbes 2007


Ladybank: Service leaves Ladybank for the north.
170434.

Edinburgh and Northern Railway
Brian Forbes 2007


Craigendoran: Bridge taking the line over a stream running south into the Clyde at Craigendoran. The abandoned original arched structure can be seen beyond. 28 May 2007.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Faslane Junction: One of several buildings at Faslane Junction, that in May 2007 were starting to be camouflaged by the vegetation. The buildings were used railway staff working services to the junction and for transfer to the Military Port No.1. The WHL can just be seen on the extreme right of the building and the exchange sidings are to the left and behind the camera. This building was seen from a passing train in 1969, see image [[69388]]

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Cardross: The last northbound WHL service of the day passes through Cardross on 28 May.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Craigendoran: 334024 departs for Glasgow from Craigendoran on 28 May 2007.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Craigendoran Junction: The first Oban/Mallaig southbound service of the day joins the North Clyde electric lines just east of Craigendoran Junction. May 2007.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Arrochar and Tarbet: A southbound service departs from Arrochar and Tarbet on 28 May 2007 heading for Glen Douglas and the next station stop at Garelochhead.

West Highland Railway
John McIntyre 2007


Craigendoran Pier: This model of Craigendoran Pier was on display at Helensburgh Library during the celebration of 150 years of the Helensburgh line in 2008.

Craigendoran Pier Deviation
Ewan Crawford 2008


Cardross: This painting by C. Hamilton Ellis portrays a westbound NBR train to the west of Cardross. It is currently on show in Helensburgh Library having been loaned by Mr Andrew Dow, former head of the National Railway Museum, York. The Helensburgh Heritage Trust exhibition to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the line closes at the end of May.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
Ewan Crawford 2008


Helensburgh Central: The booking office at Helensburgh Central station now sports a refurbished bench. This was unveiled by John Johnston, director of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the line to Helensburgh.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
Ewan Crawford 2008


Helensburgh Central: John Johnston, director of the Helensburgh Heritage Trust unveils a refurbished historic bench which has been loaned for public use.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
Ewan Crawford 2008


Helensburgh Central: 150 years after the railway opened there have been some changes. The first train ran from Buchanan Street station to the original Helensburgh terminus, a little further east.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
Ewan Crawford 2008


Livingston North: 31602 and the Radio survey train with DBSO 9701 on the rear approaches Livingston North on 28 May 2009. The train was making a second visit within a week to Bathgate.

Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway
James Young 2009


Alloa: The 12.36 train to Glasgow Queen Street boarding at Alloa on 28 May 2009, during the new station's second week of passenger operations.

Stirling and Dunfermline Railway
John Furnevel 2009


Alloa: A green and pleasant Alloa on 28 May 2009, with the next train to Glasgow Queen Street waiting at the platform.

Stirling and Dunfermline Railway
John Furnevel 2009


Cowie: A northbound DRS class 66 rounds the curves near Cowie on 28 May 2009 hauling the Grangemouth - Aberdeen containers. Stirling Castle dominates the background - with a definite touch of 'Walt Disney' about it...

Scottish Central Railway
John Furnevel 2009


Bannockburn: A Newcraighall - Dunblane ScotRail service on the southern approach to Stirling on 28 May 2009, with Stirling Castle dominating the background.

Scottish Central Railway
John Furnevel 2009


Kilmore East: A 2-car dmu (called, I believe, 'Sprinters') northbound on the 5'3' gauge route through Kilmore East, Victoria, in May 2009. These units can operate singly or in multiple.

Victorian Railways
Colin Miller 2009


Kilmore East: Melbourne-bound train headed by N Class N 468 runs into Kilmore East Station, Victoria on 28th May 2009. This is on the broad gauge (5' 3') and to the right can be seen the standard gauge line from Sydney to Melbourne which runs parallel here. The stationmaster / signalman operated the colour light signals with a full-size lever frame. He said that this line was one of the last places in the world to use  the double - block system of working. Until the bushfires in February which caused damage to the area and the closure of the line, the levers had controlled lower-quadrant semaphores.

Victorian Railways
Colin Miller 2009


Polmaise Junction: The 1313 Dunblane - Glasgow Queen Street service heads south away from Stirling on 28 May 2009.

Scottish Central Railway
John Furnevel 2009


Ashton Gate: EWS 66057 runs west through the overgrown platforms of the long closed Ashton Gate Station on the Portbury branch with coal empties in May 2009.

Bristol and Portishead Pier and Railway
Peter Todd 2009


Bannockburn: A ScotRail Dunblane - Glasgow service southbound between Stirling and Larbert on 28 May 2009. The train has just passed below the bridge carrying the B9124 to the west of Cowie. [Ref query 30 May 2018]

Scottish Central Railway
John Furnevel 2009


Brooks Crossing: A Helensburgh - Airdrie service approaching Brooks Farm LC on 28 May 2010 in the hands of 320316.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2010


Emberton: At this location closer to Olney {behind the photographer} than to Newport Pagnell see image [[27339]], there is further evidence of the uncompleted extension. This embankment never had track laid on it. Access can be obtained by paying £3.60 to enter Emberton Country Park.

Newport Pagnell Railway
Ken Strachan 2010


Dunbar: The almost disturbing (but welcome) site of a ScotRail unit at Dunbar, in this case 322481 with the 1504 to Edinburgh on 28 May. ScotRail trains have not served Dunbar since 1990, when the twice-daily local service was withdrawn due to a shortage of DMUs see image [[24208]]. With the new timetable this week two weekday services make a return trip: one mid-morning, one mid-afternoon. This leaves Lockerbie as the only Scottish station not served by ScotRail.

North British Railway
David Panton 2010


Dunbar: 'Nobody's child...' Spartan unbranded signage at Dunbar on 28 May 2010. It is Helvetica typeface, once the BR standard but rapidly disappearing throughout Britain. Dunbar has rejoined the ScotRail network, but I don't think 2 trains a day Monday to Friday qualifies it for 'Scotland's Railway' signs! See image [[51828]]

North British Railway
David Panton 2010


Dumbarton Central: Dumbarton Central Station. The 'grew-some' abandoned through platform looking east on 28 May. Three platforms remain in use here.

Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
Alistair MacKenzie 2010


Dumbarton Central: View up the ramp from lower street access level to the platforms at Dumbarton Central in May 2010.

Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
Alistair MacKenzie 2010


Ardmore Level Crossing: 156450 is the rear unit on a Glasgow bound service off the West Highland Line passing Brooks Farm level crossing near Ardmore East on 28 May 2010.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2010


Brooks Crossing: 320318 heads west from Cardross at Brooks Farm level crossing on 28 May 2010 with a service to Helensburgh Central.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2010


Dumbarton Central: A West Highland Line DMU service for Oban and Mallaig arrives at Dumbarton Central on 28 May 2010.

Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
Alistair MacKenzie 2010


Dumbarton Central: Dumbarton Central Station on 28 May 2010. Looking south east over the three remaining operational platforms.

Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
Alistair MacKenzie 2010


Brooks Crossing: 320318 approaches Brooks Farm LC between Cardross and Ardmore with a service to Helensburgh Central on 28 May 2010. The photo can be compared with one which was taken from the same spot some 37 years earlier see image [[18525]]. The distant signal in the earlier shot was replaced during the Yoker area resignalling and the present signal is approximately 30 yards further east.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2010


Dumbarton Central: View east at Dumbarton Central Station on 28 May 2010, with an EMU destined for Airdrie at the platform.

Caledonian and Dumbartonshire Junction Railway
Alistair MacKenzie 2010


Brooks Crossing: A pair of Class 320 units with 320307 leading, skirt the River Clyde approaching Brooks Road user worked LC between Ardmore East and Cardross on 28 May 2010.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2010


Achterneed: Sparkling Deltic no 55 022 Royal Scots Grey climbs the 1 in 50 gradient between Fodderty Junction and Achterneed on 28 May hauling the SRPS Kyle Crusader railtour to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Dingwall and Skye Railway
John Gray 2011


Carrbridge: The North Berwick - Kyle of Lochalsh SRPS Kyle Crusader excursion, hauled by Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey, runs through Carrbridge on 28 May 2011.

Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)
Gus Carnegie 2011


Forteviot: A Stobart Rail container train, complete with locomotive 66414 'James The Engine', drifts down towards the level crossing at Forteviot on 28 May.

Scottish Central Railway
Brian Forbes 2011


Carrbridge: Platform scene at Carrbridge on 28 May as the The North Berwick - Kyle of Lochalsh SRPS Kyle Crusader hauled by Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey, runs through the station.

Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)
Gus Carnegie 2011


Buckfastleigh: The coupling arrangement between two autocoaches. The rectangular shaft also connects to the engine and is directly linked to the locomotive regulator allowing the driver in the leading coach to operate it via a similar assembly in the coach driving compartment. See image [[34177 for an interesting comparison]]

Buckfastleigh, Totnes and South Devon Railway
Peter Todd 2011


Geilston Level Crossing: 334034 with a service to Edinburgh Waverley approaching Geilston level crossing, west of Cardross on 28 May. The train has just crossed 334028, seen in the background heading for Helensburgh Central.

Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh Railway
John McIntyre 2011


Buckfastleigh: The fireman of ex-GWR 2-6-2T no 5526 collects the token on departure from Buckfastleigh, heading an Autocoach train, on 28 May 2011. See image [[60201]] of this loco prior to preservation from Barry.

Buckfastleigh, Totnes and South Devon Railway
Peter Todd 2011


Buckfastleigh: Railcar W55000 arriving at Buckfastleigh on 28 May.

Buckfastleigh, Totnes and South Devon Railway
Peter Todd 2011


Blair Atholl: The simple but well maintained building on the northbound platform at Blair Atholl in May 2012. See image [[39247]].

Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
John Furnevel 2012


Interiors: An exhibit mock up of a class 380 Cab displayed in the Riverside Museum Glasgow in May 2012.

ScotRail
Gordon Steel 2012


Merryton: Merryton Station 6 and a half years after opening, the lovely coloured Broom in full bloom.

Mid Lanark Lines (Caledonian Railway)
Gordon Steel 2012


Plantation Quay: The PS Waverley tied up at North Quay beside the Glasgow Science Centre in May 2012. Picture taken from Yorkhill Quay.

Princes Dock Joint Railway (Caledonian Railway, North British Railway and Glasgow and South Western Railway)
Gordon Steel 2012


Stow: View south through bridge 68 at Stow on the morning of 28th May 2012 in the aftermath of the demolition of the house built on the trackbed. See image [[23801]]

Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)
Bill Jamieson 2012


Wakefield Kirkgate: Without the DMU standing at platform 2 this could easily be mistaken for a disused station, rather than the run down Wakefield Kirkgate in the early stages of refurbishment. Since the shot was taken the all over canopy at the out of bounds east end, plus most of that along platform 3 to the left, has been removed. This work was completed prior to demolition of a large part of the spine wall that once supported the overall station roof. See image [[34147]]

Manchester and Leeds Railway
David Pesterfield 2012


Blair Atholl: The 10.35 Edinburgh - Inverness service restarts following the stop at Blair Atholl on 28 May 2012.

Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
John Furnevel 2012


Blair Atholl: A ScotRail 158 forming the 10.35 Edinburgh - Inverness comes off the Tilt Viaduct on an exceptionally hot 28 May 2012 and slows for the Blair Atholl stop. View south from the up platform over Ford Road level crossing.

Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
John Furnevel 2012


Morecambe: DRS 37609 and 37612 have just reversed in Morecambe and now head for Heysham Power Station with their single flask wagon. The single track branch only has limited train movements nowadays, a far cry from the double track electrified days that ended in 1966.

Morecambe Bay Railway
Mark Bartlett 2013


Maryborough: Part of the restored station at Maryborough, Victoria, in May 2013. The lengthy single platform here is visited by two DMU services per day. See image [[43374]]

Victorian Railways
Colin Miller 2013


Inverkeithing East Junction: DBS 66111 approaches Inverkeithing East Junction on 28 May with empty autoballasters from Aberdeen Ferryhill to Millerhill.

Aberdour Line (North British Railway)
Bill Roberton 2014


Bare Lane: The purpose built Network Rail Track Assessment Sprinter visited the Morecambe and Heysham branches on 28th May 2015 during a circuit of the North West. That same day it also travelled to Windermere, Hellifield, Blackburn and the Preston Dock branch. 950001 is seen at Bare Lane shortly before returning to Carnforth at the end of the day's operations.

Morecambe Branch (London and North Western Railway)
Mark Bartlett 2015


Harvey Shops: Streetcar 2766 preserved in the Toronto Transport Commission's Harvey Shops maintenance facility in May 2015.

Toronto Transport Commission
John Yellowlees 2015


Toronto Railway Heritage Centre: The Toronto Railway Heritage Centre, seen here in May 2015. The centre is housed in part of a roundhouse near the base of the CN Tower.

City of Toronto Parks
John Yellowlees 2015


Toronto Union Station: View westward from the CN Tower on 28 May 2015 showing GO Transit locohauled sets that park up all day in Toronto because of the large number of peak-only services using Union Station.

Canadian Pacific Railway
John Yellowlees 2015


Yoker Ferry: The Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire Railway formerly crossed this bridge just west of Yoker station. This originally crossed a line to a shipyard which was closed when the Rothesay Dock was developed, rendering this bridge redundant.

Lanarkshire and Dumbartonshire Railway
Rod Crawford 2016


King's Gate Junction: A southbound Borders Line service about to cross the Dead Burn (a tributary of the North Esk) and join the double track section at Kings Gate in May 2017. This is the location where the Network Rail 2014 deviation from Newcraighall rejoins the original Waverley route, which diverged to the right here.

Millerhill Deviation (Network Rail)
John Furnevel 2017


Hayes Knoll: Barclay 0-6-0ST 2138 (aka Swordfish) working the Sunday passenger trains on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway. From arriving at the SCR in 1998 it took the owners until 2016 to get the engine in steam and operational.

Swindon and Cheltenham Extension Railway
Peter Todd 2017


Edinburgh Waverley: Situated next to the stairs from Princes Street, E458 on Platform 19 must be the most in-your-face signal in Scotland. It has just started the 1530 to London KX, which, as indicated, will take the Platform 2 line (ie straight ahead).

North British Railway
David Panton 2017


Sheriffhall [2nd]: Approaching the end of the single line section from Fushiebridge at Kings Gate on 28 May 2017 is the 6-car 0845 Tweedbank - Edinburgh.

Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway
John Furnevel 2017


Sheriffhall City Bypass Overbridge: A southbound train on the Borders Railway emerges from below the Edinburgh City Bypass and approaches Kings Gate Points on 28 May 2017.

Millerhill Deviation (Network Rail)
John Furnevel 2017


Swinhill Colliery Pits Nos 5 and 6: Swinhill Pit Nos 5 & 6 lay at the end of the branch from Swinehill Junction. (The OS call the area Swinhill but the LMS in their Sectional Appendices insisted on calling it Swinehill.) The large scale OS map of 1912 identifies two reservoirs at the pit and surprisingly the larger of the two is still extant although devoid of water. It was difficult to capture the bulk of this large brick built structure in a photograph and it was also good luck to be able to do so as the area is used for timber production and it had been harvested prior to my visit rendering the location both visible and accessible. Replanting has since taken place and soon the area will be hidden from view once again.

Lesmahagow Railway
Douglas Blades 2018


Pilmoor: View north east to Sun Beck Gatehouse which was located on the down side east of Sun Beck level crossing some 250 metres east of Sun Beck Junction, on the line from Pilmoor to Coxwold and Gilling East, which was one element of a triangle served by lines from Bishop House Junction (south) and Sessay Wood Junction (north) on the East Coast Main Line. The two nearest chimneys served the two separate gatehouses. The far one is serving a newer extension. To the left of the gatehouse building is the roof of the former platelayers workshop.

Pilmoor to Malton Line (York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway)
David Pesterfield 2018


Pilmoor: View looking west south west from Sun Beck Crossing in May 2018, towards Sun Beck Junction on the line to Coxwold and Gilling East, which was one element of a triangle served by lines from Bishop House Junction (south) and Sessay Wood Junction (north) near Pilmoor on the East Coast Main Line. The junction is around 200 metres away, with a more recent farm building now sited alongside the south side of the junction proper, and the track serving it continuing part way along the south spur running towards Bishop House Junction.

Pilmoor to Malton Line (York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway)
David Pesterfield 2018


Pilmoor: Views at Sun Beck Gatehouse which was located on the down side east of Sun Beck level crossing some 250 metres east of Sun Beck Junction, on the line to Coxwold and Gilling East, which was one element of a triangle served by lines from Bishop House Junction (south) and Sessay Wood Junction (north) on the East Coast Main Line. Also on site is the former crossing cabin, seen with the window used to keep a look out through whilst sitting in the cabin.

Pilmoor to Malton Line (York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway)
David Pesterfield 2018


Pilmoor: Views at Sun Beck Gatehouse, which was located on the down side east of Sun Beck level crossing some 250 metres east of Sun Beck Junction, on the line to Coxwold and Gilling East, which was one element of a triangle served by lines from Bishop House Junction (south) and Sessay Wood Junction (north) on the East Coast Main Line near Pilmoor. The former platelayers workshop is still in use as a storeroom by the roadside at the north west corner of the site.

Pilmoor to Malton Line (York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway)
David Pesterfield 2018


Kelty: Looking east along the trackbed of the Blairenbathie Colliery/Mine branch towards the former level crossing over Main Street, Kelty and its eventual junction with the main line at Kelty Yard. Much has been lost to housing and the plough since closure in 1964, but the trackbed behind the camera is largely intact as far as the M90 breach.

Blairenbathie and Blairadam Collieries Branch (North British Railway)
Bill Roberton 2018


Bishophouse Junction: A chance view of two then Virgin East Coast workings crossing near Raskelf Bridge sited just south of Bishophouse Junction for the Malton & Pickering Line. The HST is the 07.55 ex Inverness Highland Chieftain to Kings Cross and the Class 91 hauled working is the 11.30 Kings Cross to Edinburgh service.

Great North of England Railway
David Pesterfield 2018


Ispica: Stand behind the yellow lines please. This is the small Sicilian station of Ispica, looking east along the island platform towards Modica on 28th May 2018.

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane [Sicilia]
Mark Bartlett 2018


Pilmoor: Views at Sun Beck Gatehouse which was located on the down side east of Sun Beck level crossing some 250 metres east of Sun Beck Junction, on the line to Coxwold and Gilling East, which was one element of a triangle served by lines from Bishop House Junction (south) and Sessay Wood Junction (north) near Pilmoor on the East Coast Main Line. This view looking across the road shows the former north side gatehouse.

Pilmoor to Malton Line (York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway)
David Pesterfield 2018


Pilmoor: View north to Sun Beck Gatehouse which was located on the down side east of Sun Beck level crossing some 250 metres east of Sun Beck Junction, on the line to Coxwold and Gilling East, which was one element of a triangle served by lines from Bishop House Junction (south) and Sessay Wood Junction (north) on the East Coast Main Line near Pilmoor. The view is across what was the trackbed, which is now part of an ornamental garden created by the present occupiers, to the former south side gatehouse in May 2018.

Pilmoor to Malton Line (York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway)
David Pesterfield 2018


Ispica: A chance sighting. Driving past Ispica station in Southern Sicily we spotted a stabled diesel and stopped to investigate and were surprised to find this ex SNCB Class 51 (believed to be 5132) in an engineering siding. These locos have all been withdrawn from regular Belgian service and it would be interesting to know how this one has ended up working here. A local railman kindly allowed access to the yard to photograph it. See image [[60932]] for a classmate preserved in Belgium.

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane [Sicilia]
Mark Bartlett 2018


Culloden Viaduct: The sun casts long evening shadows as the Caledonian Sleeper is hauled south over Culloden Viaduct by 67005 *Queen's Messenger. * This engine has been rostered for the Inverness sleeper quite a lot recently.

Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)
John Gray 2018


Worcester Shrub Hill: Here is the stabled Class 172 that caused the HST to recess (see image [[69380]].) The latest Midlands franchises have very rich colour schemes - gold and emerald green.

Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway
Ken Strachan 2019


Crouch Hill: Brand new Aventra Class 710 269 with a London Overground GOBLIN service from Gospel Oak to Barking departing from my local station at Crouch Hill on 28th May 2019. There were a couple of other railway photographers at this station as well as at Gospel Oak.

Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway
David Bosher 2019


Leyland: 57312 heads south at Leyland with 365521 and 365537. The two EMUs were being moved from Glasgow Works to Crewe on the afternoon of 28 May 2019.

North Union Railway
John McIntyre 2019


Leyland: It isn't every day that you see Class 365s on the WCML but, on 28 May 2019, two sets travelled south on a move from Glasgow Works to Crewe. The rear unit is 365537 and 57312 was leading as the train passed Leyland. Unfortunately the 'happy trains' may not be happy for much longer as they are currently 'out of work'.

North Union Railway
John McIntyre 2019


Upper Holloway: After several delays, two of the brand new Bombardier Transportation Aventra Class 710 units, built at Derby Litchurch Lane Works, entered service on the London Overground GOBLIN (Gospel Oak to Barking Line) on 23rd May 2019. This is 710269 arriving at Upper Holloway station, the first stop in its journey from Gospel Oak in north London through east London to Barking in Essex, on the afternoon of Tuesday, 28th May 2019. The guy on the westbound platform on the left is totally unimpressed, being another one of those individuals sadly lost to the world of those mobile phone contraptions.

Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway
David Bosher 2019


Upper Holloway: Interior shot of brand new Aventra Class 710269, with a London Overground GOBLIN service from Barking to Gospel Oak, calling at its penultimate stop at Upper Holloway station on 28th May 2019.

Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway
David Bosher 2019


Crouch Hill: A very clean DB 66078 heading westbound through Crouch Hill station, on the London Overground GOBLIN, on 28th May 2019.

Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway
David Bosher 2019


Woodgrange Park: 66 111 heading west through Woodgrange Park station on the London Overground GOBLIN, on the afternoon of Tuesday, 28th May 2019.
See query 2093

Tottenham and Forest Gate Railway
David Bosher 2019


Tintern: This battery powered loco is so small that the driver must sit on the coach behind to operate it. However, it is powerful enough to haul two sit astride coaches to the River Wye, and back to the former Tintern signal box.

Wye Valley Railway
Ken Strachan 2019


Tintern: Now here is a quiz question - where can you find a shop in Mark 3 carriages, adjacent to a charging point for a battery locomotive, in the base of a signal box? Wye do you ask?

Wye Valley Railway
Ken Strachan 2019


Norchard High Level: GWR 2-6-2T 5541 sets off from Norchard for Lydney in May 2019. Most passenger services in the Forest of Dean were withdrawn in 1929, so you can be forgiven for missing them first time round.

Severn and Wye Railway
Ken Strachan 2019


Symonds Yat Tunnel: The West portal of Symonds Yat tunnel is now located in a car parking area for a bed and breakfast establishment. I suspect that the nightly rate would be rather expensive, just to get a closer shot than this.

Ross and Monmouth Railway
Ken Strachan 2019


Uffington: Colas Rail Track Machine DR73905 running from Slough to Swindon PW depot passing Uffington on 28th May 2020.

Great Western Railway
Peter Todd 2020


Aberdeen: Colas 70813, in Aberdeen station, with the tanks from Aberdeen Waterloo to Irvine paper mill (6B38) on 28th May 2021. The train was waiting for the 14:52 LNER service to depart so it could follow it down the line to Dundee.

Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)
Duncan Ross 2021


Hamworthy [1st]: No fewer than three tracks are extant on the approaches to the terminus of the mothballed southern end of the Hamworthy Quay freight branch in Poole, seen on 28th May 2021. This line had a passenger service until 1896 when it closed following the opening of the causeway on the direct line to Poole. From the late 1970s to the early 1980s Freightliner container services were an irregular presence on the line (connecting with ships to France), while a variety of other commodities, including steel, were handled at other locations on the branch until around the demise of the Speedlink wagonload network in 1991.

Southampton and Dorchester Railway
David Spaven 2021


Hamworthy [1st]: A colour-light signal can just be seen in this 28th May 2021 view looking north over the mothballed remains of the southern end of the three-mile Hamworthy Quay (Poole) freight branch. Closer to the junction with the Poole-Weymouth main line at Hamworthy, a stone terminal is still operational for rail traffic.

Southampton and Dorchester Railway
David Spaven 2021


Poole: A London Waterloo services disappears towards Bournemouth on 28th May 2021, as pedestrians resume walking over the busy level crossing in Poole town centre, framed by a late 19th century London & South Western Railway footbridge.

Poole and Bournemouth Railway
David Spaven 2021


Schoolhill: A quick grab shot of 70813, between Hutcheon Street and Schoolhill tunnel, heading towards Aberdeen station on 28th May 2021.

Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)
Duncan Ross 2021


Events


Events from the chronology which occured on this day. This generally lists events before 1995, the creation of the website.

YearCompaniesDescription
1838Edinburgh, Leith and Newhaven RailwayVictoria Jetty, Granton opened for traffic to Burntisland.
1847Franklin ExpeditionFirst note left on King William Island. "All well".
1852Deeside RailwayDeeside Railway re-authorised from Ferryhill Junction to 1st_>Banchory 1st .
1858Glasgow, Dumbarton and Helensburgh RailwayOpened as single track from Cowlairs Junction to Bowling and Dalreoch Junction to Helensburgh. Due to a disagreement over station access charges between the company and the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway the first trains ran to Buchanan Street using the Sighthill Branch (Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway) and a connection at St Rollox (Sighthill West Junction) with the Buchanan Street Extension (Caledonian Railway) line. The disagreement was resolved a month later. (Alternative date 31st.) Stations opened at (eastern portion) Maryhill, 1st_>Dalmuir 1st and Kilpatrick, and (western portion) Cardross and Helensburgh.
1905Govan East Iron Shipbuilding YardWilliam Beardmore puts yard up for sale having made the transfer to the Dalmuir Naval Construction Works.
1906Brynmawr and Western Valleys RailwayOpened to passengers.
1955Newport RailwayExcursion train de-railed at Wormit resulting in 3 deaths.
1967Polloc and Govan RailwayPolmadie Shed closed to steam.
1995West Highland RailwayMotorail service withdrawn.
2010Whitehaven Junction RailwayShuttle trains between Workington and Maryport withdrawn.

News


These are old news items which which occured on this day. This generally lists events after 1995, the creation of the website.

YearCompaniesDescription
2003Network Rail^s Prelimnary results 2002/03While the media is generally focusing on the "loss before tax of £290 million compared to £295 million profit for 2001/ 2 (restated)", there are more positive items in the press release quoted partly below:

- Exit from special Railway Administration
- Renewals spend increased 32% at £2.5 billion from £1.9 billion
- Maintenance spend increased by 33% at £1.2 billion from £0.9 billion
- Temporary speed restrictions reduced by 28% at 537 from 750
- Broken rails reduced by 17% at 445 from 534 – lowest ever recorded
- Signals passed at danger down 7% at 405 from 434 (severe SPADs down 14%), the lowest ever recorded
- TPWS installed at 96% of signals, the project is on time and on budget, with the system now delivering 90% of its safety benefit
2003Stranraer station threatened by Stena services relocating from Stranraer to Cairnryan?The future of Stranraer station (formerly Stranraer Harbour) must be in doubt following Stena^s planned relocation of their ferry terminal from Stranraer to Cairnryan. The scheme requires planning approval.

The move was anticipated, there is a possiblity that the harbour station will be closed to be replaced by a re-opened Stranraer Town station. The crossing to Ireland was the raison d^etre for both the line from Ayr to Stranraer and the closed Dumfries to Stranraer line.

The new berths will be a joint venture between Stena and P&O who already operate from Cairnryan.

It is disappointing that the move comes 41 years after closure of the railway to Cairnryan when relocation of the ferry services from Stranraer to Cairnryan was discussed at that time.
2003Network Rail bans enthusiasts from stationsThe BBC reports that Network Rail has recently been banning train-spotters from station citing anti-terror security. The ban is in force in the 16 major stations. Writing for permission is now required. See the BBC^s article for more details.

Speaking from personal experience I can confirm that this extends to other stations such as Bristol Temple Meads and Oxford stations.

According to Network Rail^s website the 16 major stations are;
Birmingham New Street, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Euston, Fenchurch Street, Gatwick Airport, Glasgow Central, King^s Cross, Leeds, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Manchester Piccadilly, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo.
2004Green signal for first trains to Alloa in nearly 40 years [Scotsman]PLANS for a new central Scotland railway line cleared another hurdle yesterday when MSPs threw out all of the objections lodged to the £37 million scheme.
2004Talks adjourned in rail dispute [BBC News]Key talks aimed at preventing the first national rail strike in a decade have been adjourned until next week.
2006Edinburgh New Street No MoreIn May 2006 the famous view of Waverley station looking west from Regent Road changed forever with the demolition of the old bus depot in New Street.
2008Ticketing woes for new Alloa line [BBC News Article]FirstScotrail says it is working to resolve ticketing problems for passengers travelling on Scotland^s newest railway line.
2008The railway in Wales - the next decade strategy [Network Rail Article]Extra platforms, new stations, longer trains and more tracks are among the list of options unveiled today in a draft strategy to develop the passenger and freight railway in Wales. Drawn up by Network Rail along with industry partners, for consultation, the Wales Route Utilisation Strategy (RUS) compiles the industry^s aspirations and examines 24 options to cater to nearly 40 million passengers by 2018.
2009Start planning early for increased rail demand says industry [Network Rail Article]Today the rail industry set out its vision for what the railway should look like and be able to deliver for passengers and freight users in 20 to 30 years time
2009US train plans attract European interest [Wall Street Journal]Europe^s engineering and rail companies are lining up for some potentially lucrative U.S. contracts for high-speed rail projects. At stake is $13 billion in stimulus funds that the Obama administration is allocating to upgrade existing and build new rail lines that one day could rival Europe^s best.
2010Plans to extend Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway [BBC News]A heritage steam railway has announced plans to eventually extend its track so that it links with the main rail network.
2011Firms vie for Hitachi train contracts in County Durham [BBC]More than 1,000 businesses attended an event in County Durham which could lead to contracts worth millions of pounds with train-maker Hitachi.
2011East coast main line suffers major delays [BBC News]Thousands of rail passengers on the East Coast Main Line are facing major delays due to overhead wire problems. [From Colin McDonald]
2012Railways could be taken over by Greater Manchester transport chiefs under devolution plan [Manchester Evening News]Greater Manchester is set to take control of the region’s railways – in an historic move that promises better trains, more carriages and improved services for passengers.
2014Serco wins franchise for Caledonian sleeper train service [BBC News]Serco has been awarded the contract to run the Caledonian sleeper train service between Scotland and London. The company will take over the franchise from Aberdeen-based First Group.
2015Borders railway: Tourist passengers ^crucial^ to route^s success [BBC News]The author of a book about the Borders to Edinburgh railway has said tourist and leisure passengers could be ^a crucial factor^ in its success. David Spaven said that was in contrast with the original ^downbeat verdict^ on the route^s potential for such traffic. He welcomed recent Scottish government backing for the important market and the ^scenic qualities^ of the line. Mr Spaven also praised the Campaign for Borders Rail for pressing the case for the tourist potential of the route. The multi-million pound rail link between Tweedbank in the Borders and Edinburgh is scheduled to open to passengers in September. [From Richard Buckby]
2016Walkers stranded at Trainspotting station by ghost trains [Scotsman]It is the remote Highland station made famous by Ewan McGregor^s ^I hate being Scottish^ rant in the film Trainspotting. But now ScotRail is in the firing line at Corrour for leaving walkers stranded when ^ghost trains^ run through without stopping. Staff at the station cafe are having to come to the rescue of marooned travellers twice a week when services are cancelled at little or no notice.
2016Could we finally see the end of overcrowded trains? [BBC News]Britain^s railway infrastructure owner Network Rail has unveiled ambitious plans for an advanced digital signalling system that will allow 40% more trains to run on existing lines without building more track. For those passengers facing daily overcrowding and delays, change can^t come quick enough, writes Adrian Quine.
2018Plans for railway station in north-east town remain on track [Evening Express]Its full steam ahead for the north-easts newest railway station after no objections were raised against the plans. Network Rail wants to build two new platforms at Kintore the first new station in the region since 2009. The transport body submitted plans to Aberdeenshire Council in April and has just received the verdict of the statutory consultees. Bodies such as SEPA, Transport Scotland and Aberdeenshire Councils specialist teams are able to advise the local authority whether an application should be refused or granted. If approved, the station would be built beside the B987 and Northern Road in the town.
2019ScotRails e-ticket failure is a farce that sees hundreds travel for free but could it be just the gift Scottish commuters deserve? [Sun]The gods of technology are smiling on Scotland^s commuters at last. Expanding the e-ticket network was a key part of the ScotRail franchise deal agreed with Abellio, but like so much else on our railways, it hasnt happened. One of the main reasons is the long queues at barriers in every station because the plastic tickets don^t work. Travellers have to stand aimlessly waiting until a member of staff flicks the switch to let them through. Now it turns out there is no way to tell if the tickets fail to work properly or if their credit has run out.
2019Argyll and Bute seek government lifeline for their lifeline ferry services [Press and Journal]Argyll and Bute Council wants Transport Scotland to take on the  four lifeline ferry services it is currently subsidising by £1m.
2019Work starts on new Horden railway station [Network Rail]Work is now underway on a new £10.55 million railway station which is expected to bring an economic boost to east Durham.
2020End of the line for locomotive-hauled Fife Circle trains [RAIL]ScotRail to finish using Class 68-hauled trains this month.
2020MP and MSP muster show of support for Borders Railway extension bid after doubts aired [Southern Reporter]Borders MP and MSP John Lamont and Rachael Hamilton have reaffirmed their support for moves to revive the old Waverley railway line following doubts being aired about the practicality of such a project.
2020Runaway Caledonian Sleeper train overshot Waverley because brakes wrongly set [Scotsman]The overnight train from London stopped 650m beyond the platform in Edinburgh after uncoupling error when carriages divided at Carstairs.
2020Severe CalMac travel restrictions to remain after lockdown ends [Scotsman]Holidaymakers face severe limits on CalMac ferry travel to the islands when lockdown constraints are eased, The Scotsman has learned.
2020^I will never forget the noise^: The children^s picnic train journey that ended in tragedy at Wormit station [Evening Telegraph]It^s 65 years to the day since a steam train full of children ploughed into Wormit station, killing three people. Some of the crash survivors have spoken to Gayle Ritchie.