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Scotrail 158713 on the 15:51 "Invernet" service from Invergordon to Inverness on 10/08/22. I can remember these units coming into service in the Aberdeen/Inverness area in the early 1990's, where has time gone? 

Ken

A quick picture of 221120 in Dundee on this morning's 08:20 Aberdeen to Plymouth service. Some fine weather for the run from Aberdeen to Dundee, although the windows could have done with a bit of a clean. A decent performance from 221120 also. Quite a busy service, as the earlier LNER Azuma to Kings Cross had been cancelled.

So one for the bucket list from me today. After years of thinking about it, I've finally managed a short trip on Britain's longest passenger rail service, CrossCountry's once a day run from Aberdeen to Penzance/Plymouth. 

Which of course means a Voyager. In this case 221138. 

Externally it was in need of a good clean, and the dirty mark on the nose where virgin logo used to go didn't help. 

Inside, the carpets and seats are starting to get a bit tired, but it still seems quite modern. Plenty of noise and vibration while stopped, but it got a lot quieter once on the move. Good performance as well, with an early arrival in Dundee, where it was time for me to get off. 

Extra points for a friendly and helpful crew.

Thanks 

Ken

An unidentified Colas Rail class 70 crossing the River Dee at Ferryhill in Aberdeen this morning. Workington to Waterloo Quay tanker train. 

The first time I've managed to catch a Class 70 at this location. A slightly more sophisticated camera might have helped, a pity about the awkwardly placed lampost...  

Thanks 

Ken

66743 running south through Bucksburn, Aberdeen, earlier this evening with the Royal Scotsman. Heading for an overnight stop in Dundee, having left Aviemore at lunchtime. The sun was going down just behind the train, so a slightly tricky shot. Not that we should complain about sunshine in Scotland.... 

Thanks 

Thanks for all the feedback folks, lack of electrical supply for passenger stock makes sense. The train was also noticeably slower over this section of track than the usual Scotrail 158's/170's, although I guess speed probably isn't a priority for the guests. 

Thanks 

Ken

One of GBRF's dedicated Class 66's pulling the Royal Scotsman through Bucksburn earlier this evening. En route from Edinburgh to Keith I think, always a good jumping off point for the distilleries of Speyside.

When did Class 66's start appearing on passenger workings? I had it in my head that they weren't suitable for passenger workings, which is why EWS (remember them?) ordered class 67's? 

Thanks 

Ken

A couple of unidentified Colas Rail class 37's top-and-tail the Network Rail inspection train through Bucksburn on the way back to Inverness on 13/06/21. This was rescheduled from 12/06, after the train stopped at Inverness with a mechanical issue. 

Couple of better photos today (I hope)! 70810 approaching Raith's Farm, Dyce, with the 04.33 Irvine Caledonian Paper to Aberdeen Waterloo tanker train. Quite a fine day for the end of October.

A couple of snatched photos of an unidentified Colas Rail class 70 on the 13.02 Aberdeen Craiginches to Oxwellmains cement tankers earlier today. Bucksburn in Aberdeen. The train was a few minutes early, so I didn't have time to get to the location I'd planned. Colas Rail colours do quite a good job of camoflaging the loco amongst all the autumn leaves. 

A couple of photos of an unidentified Colas Rail class 70 heading through Bucksburn on it's way out of Aberdeen this afternoon. The service is the 13.02 Aberdeen Craiginches to Oxwellmains cement tanker empties. 

The low-rise industrial buildings to the left of the train were part of the former Twinspires Creamery. This closed around 20 years ago, having opened in the 1950's, and was served by milk tanker trains up until the late 1960's. 

Apologies, a bit of a dull afternoon weather-wise.

A photo of 70801 passing through Bankhead on the north side of Aberdeen earlier this afternoon. The 04.37 Irvine Caledonian Paper to Aberdeen tanker empties again.  

I thought I might be able to get a bit closer to the fence, but the vegetation's recovered pretty quickly since the area was cleared for access during the upgrade of the Aberdeen-Dyce line a couple of years ago.

7 hours ago, Railfreight1998 said:

I believe they do, usually at waterloo but I think they also occasionally run down to Craiginches. With the Tarmac cement trains as well as the regular traffic from the harbour, there's normally at least one 70 somewhere in Aberdeen, although the cement isn't running currently due to the derailment.

Thanks for the feedback, that would make sense. Will have to try and get some photos at some point.

A couple of photos of 70806 crossing the Bucksburn Viaduct with yesterday morning's Aberdeen Waterloo to Irvine Caledonian Paper tanker train. The tankers are loaded this time. 

Does anyone know if Colas Rail locos lay-over in Aberdeen between trips? 

Apologies again for the dodgy picture quality, and the lampposts and railings getting in the way. 

A few photos from me of Colas Rail Class 70's in Aberdeen. 

First off we have a couple of shots of 70806 passing through Bankhead on the northern outskirts of Aberdeen with the 04.37 Irvine Caledonian Paper to Aberdeen Waterloo tanker empties. Photos taken earlier on today.

After that we have a shot of an unidentified class 70 coming off the Bucksburn Viaduct on an Inverness to Waterloo/Craiginches working on 24/08/20. The flats to the left of the loco are built on the site of the former Bucksburn Station. 

All photos taken on my phone I'm afraid folks, so sorry for the slightly dodgy quality. 

That's great, thanks for your help. Ken

Hello. Resurrecting an old topic here. I was wondering if anyone has come across drawings or blueprints of the CC65000 loco? I've asked Google, but its come up with nothing..... Any help appreciated. Thanks, Ken