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April252013
LMS 5MT 44871 The Great Britain VI on Flickr. LMS 5MT (Black 5) 44871 4-6-0 Running on the Great Britain VI From Edinburgh to Inverness (1Z26) Taken at Glenrothes with Thornton. She split at Thornton TC so that The Great Marquess could pick up the other coaches and run in the opposite direction and up the west to Fort William. It was a tough one today to get a decent shot as there had been signalling problems and trains coming through the station were delayed. She sat down the line beyond the bridge for about 20 minutes. when I shoot from this station I normally go on the other side but as trains were coming in often due to the delays I decided to stay on this side and glad that I did as the others who stayed over were disappointed, as what you cant see is the Scotrail passenger train that had just pulled out, and just out of shot behind 44871. Fortunately she wasn’t running through too quickly and there were as usual a lot of people trying to get photographs and video.
LMS 5MT 44871 The Great Britain VI on Flickr. LMS 5MT (Black 5) 44871 4-6-0 Running on the Great Britain VI From Edinburgh to Inverness (1Z26) Taken at Glenrothes with Thornton. She split at Thornton TC so that The Great Marquess could pick up the other coaches and run in the opposite direction and up the west to Fort William. It was a tough one today to get a decent shot as there had been signalling problems and trains coming through the station were delayed. She sat down the line beyond the bridge for about 20 minutes. when I shoot from this station I normally go on the other side but as trains were coming in often due to the delays I decided to stay on this side and glad that I did as the others who stayed over were disappointed, as what you cant see is the Scotrail passenger train that had just pulled out, and just out of shot behind 44871. Fortunately she wasn’t running through too quickly and there were as usual a lot of people trying to get photographs and video.

LMS 5MT 44871 The Great Britain VI on Flickr.

LMS 5MT (Black 5) 44871 4-6-0 Running on the Great Britain VI From Edinburgh to Inverness (1Z26) Taken at Glenrothes with Thornton. She split at Thornton TC so that The Great Marquess could pick up the other coaches and run in the opposite direction and up the west to Fort William.

It was a tough one today to get a decent shot as there had been signalling problems and trains coming through the station were delayed. She sat down the line beyond the bridge for about 20 minutes. when I shoot from this station I normally go on the other side but as trains were coming in often due to the delays I decided to stay on this side and glad that I did as the others who stayed over were disappointed, as what you cant see is the Scotrail passenger train that had just pulled out, and just out of shot behind 44871.

Fortunately she wasn’t running through too quickly and there were as usual a lot of people trying to get photographs and video.

Tags: Thornton, Glenrothes, Scotland, Fife, The Great Britain VI, Railtour, Steam Train, 44871, Stanier, LMS, LMS 5MT, 2013, Train, Railway, Black 5, Black Five, Canon, 500D,
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April242013
A4 Union of South Africa 60009 The Great Britain VI on Flickr.Gresley A4 Union of South Africa 60009 Running on The Great Britain VI Aberdeen to Edinburgh (1Z67) passing through Kirkcaldy
A4 Union of South Africa 60009 The Great Britain VI on Flickr.Gresley A4 Union of South Africa 60009 Running on The Great Britain VI Aberdeen to Edinburgh (1Z67) passing through Kirkcaldy

A4 Union of South Africa 60009 The Great Britain VI on Flickr.

Gresley A4 Union of South Africa 60009 Running on The Great Britain VI Aberdeen to Edinburgh (1Z67) passing through Kirkcaldy

Tags: Kirkcaldy, fife, Scotland, Gresley, A4, Union of South Africa, 60009, Great Britain VI, Railtour, Steam, Steam Train, Canon, 500D, 2013, LNER, ECML, Railway, railways,
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February272013
Former Leven & East Fife Railway on Flickr. Former Leven & East Fife Railway Walking along the trackbed of the former Leven & East Fife Railway that ran from Thornton Junction through Stations such as Leven, Anstruther, St Andrews and linked back up to the mainline at Leuchars.. . This section is between Leven and Lundin Links stations as it crossed the golf courses of Leven/Scoonie Links and Lundin Links itself Like most of the others around the UK this line was closed under the Direction of Beeching
Former Leven & East Fife Railway on Flickr. Former Leven & East Fife Railway Walking along the trackbed of the former Leven & East Fife Railway that ran from Thornton Junction through Stations such as Leven, Anstruther, St Andrews and linked back up to the mainline at Leuchars.. . This section is between Leven and Lundin Links stations as it crossed the golf courses of Leven/Scoonie Links and Lundin Links itself Like most of the others around the UK this line was closed under the Direction of Beeching

Former Leven & East Fife Railway on Flickr.

Former Leven & East Fife Railway

Walking along the trackbed of the former Leven & East Fife Railway that ran from Thornton Junction through Stations such as Leven, Anstruther, St Andrews and linked back up to the mainline at Leuchars..
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This section is between Leven and Lundin Links stations as it crossed the golf courses of Leven/Scoonie Links and Lundin Links itself

Like most of the others around the UK this line was closed under the Direction of Beeching

Tags: Leven, Lundin Links, Scoonie, Fife, Scotland, 2013, Canon EOS 500D, Railway Walk, Railway, Abandoned, dismantled, Abandoned Railway, Dismantled Railway, Leven and East Fife Railway, Golf Course, Trackbed,
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February272013
Corriemar (The Dowager House) on Flickr.Corriemar Corriemar (The Dowager House) on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill wemt on to own the estate after russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. Unoccupied since 1970 in which it was at the time used for day patients from Stratheden Hospital. along with the other property on the estate Silverburn House. Both house have fallen into disrepair with Corriemar being in the worst condition As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press
Corriemar (The Dowager House) on Flickr.Corriemar Corriemar (The Dowager House) on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill wemt on to own the estate after russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. Unoccupied since 1970 in which it was at the time used for day patients from Stratheden Hospital. along with the other property on the estate Silverburn House. Both house have fallen into disrepair with Corriemar being in the worst condition As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Corriemar (The Dowager House) on Flickr.

Corriemar
Corriemar (The Dowager House) on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.

Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill wemt on to own the estate after russell Snr died.

Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of.

Unoccupied since 1970 in which it was at the time used for day patients from Stratheden Hospital. along with the other property on the estate Silverburn House.

Both house have fallen into disrepair with Corriemar being in the worst condition

As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Tags: Corriemar, Dowager, Silverburn, Silverburn Park Estate, Leven, Fife, Scotland, 2013, Abandoned, Derelict, Canon EOS 500D,
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February272013
Silverburn House on Flickr.Silverburn House on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866. The house was rebuilt and a Flax Mill was also built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business was born and died in this house (1956) Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. Unoccupied since 1970 in which it was at the time used for day patients from Stratheden Hospital. along with the other property on the estate Corriemar. Both house have fallen into disrepair with Corriemar being in the worst condition As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press
Silverburn House on Flickr.Silverburn House on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866. The house was rebuilt and a Flax Mill was also built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business was born and died in this house (1956) Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. Unoccupied since 1970 in which it was at the time used for day patients from Stratheden Hospital. along with the other property on the estate Corriemar. Both house have fallen into disrepair with Corriemar being in the worst condition As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Silverburn House on Flickr.

Silverburn House on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.

The house was rebuilt and a Flax Mill was also built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business was born and died in this house (1956)

Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of.

Unoccupied since 1970 in which it was at the time used for day patients from Stratheden Hospital. along with the other property on the estate Corriemar.

Both house have fallen into disrepair with Corriemar being in the worst condition

As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Tags: Silverburn Park Estate, Silverburn House, Silverburn, Leven, Fife, Scotland, 2013, Derelict, Abandoned, Canon EOS 500D,
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February272013
The Flaxmill Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.The Flaxmill on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866. The Flax Mill was then built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press I was fighting the sun with every photo today it was nice to see it but could only shoot from one direction as it was too low and too bright from the direction I really wanted to get the pictures from. I will visit the site again in the future and try and get more photos as I really think it is an interesting building
The Flaxmill Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.The Flaxmill on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866. The Flax Mill was then built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press I was fighting the sun with every photo today it was nice to see it but could only shoot from one direction as it was too low and too bright from the direction I really wanted to get the pictures from. I will visit the site again in the future and try and get more photos as I really think it is an interesting building

The Flaxmill Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.

The Flaxmill on the Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.

The Flax Mill was then built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died.

Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of.

As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

I was fighting the sun with every photo today it was nice to see it but could only shoot from one direction as it was too low and too bright from the direction I really wanted to get the pictures from.

I will visit the site again in the future and try and get more photos as I really think it is an interesting building

Tags: Flaxmill, Leven, Fife, Scotland, Silverburn Park Estate, Silverburn, 2013, Industrial, Abandoned, Ruined, Canon EOS 500D,
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February272013
Seated Shelter in the Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.The Seated Shelter in the Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate. The garden I believe was developed in partnership between Fife council and other agencies/trusts. I have also seen this structure call “The Education room” but I can’t find out any more information on that. Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press
Seated Shelter in the Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.The Seated Shelter in the Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate. The garden I believe was developed in partnership between Fife council and other agencies/trusts. I have also seen this structure call “The Education room” but I can’t find out any more information on that. Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Seated Shelter in the Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.

The Seated Shelter in the Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate.

The garden I believe was developed in partnership between Fife council and other agencies/trusts. I have also seen this structure call “The Education room” but I can’t find out any more information on that.

Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.

Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died.

Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of.

As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Tags: Garden, Fife, Scotland, 2013, Shelter, Bench, Sensory Garden, Leven, Canon EOS 500D, Silverburn Park Estate, Silverburn,
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February272013
Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.The Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate. I believe was developed in partnership between Fife council and other agencies/trusts. Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866. The Flax Mill as can be seen in the background was then built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press
Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.The Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate. I believe was developed in partnership between Fife council and other agencies/trusts. Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866. The Flax Mill as can be seen in the background was then built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died. Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of. As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate on Flickr.

The Sensory Garden Silverburn Park Estate.

I believe was developed in partnership between Fife council and other agencies/trusts.

Silverburn Park Estate. The Estate was leased from the Durie Family sometime before 1855 by David Russell Snr and was then purchased by Arthur Russell in 1866.

The Flax Mill as can be seen in the background was then built on the land. Sir David Russell (the 3rd son Of Russell Snr) was a Partner in the Tullis Russell Paper Mill business and inherited the estate after Russell Snr died.

Sir Davids Son also David was a very decorated and respected soldier and it was he who was known as Major Russell who gifted the estate to the Leven town council and The National trust of Scotland of which the family were great believers and supporters of.

As of today Fife Council are trying to get support from private financing to bring the whole estate back into a useable condition. the last report being in Fife Press

Tags: Garden, Sensory Garden, Leven, Fife, Scotland, 2013, Silverburn Park Estate, Silverburn, Flaxmill,
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February192013
We at times get the most natural and beautiful sunrises where I live only to be blighted by our own designs
We at times get the most natural and beautiful sunrises where I live only to be blighted by our own designs

We at times get the most natural and beautiful sunrises where I live only to be blighted by our own designs

Tags: Sunrise, Blighted, Fife, Scotland, 2013, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy SIII, galaxy s3, i9300,
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September052012
Under The Bawbee on Flickr.Under the Bawbee Bridge the former stub line that ran through from the Leven and East Fife line then left off from a spur in the Kirkland sidings that led untimately to the former power station and round to Methil Docks. The line last saw Traffic in 2001 when the final coal trains stopped bringing fuel for the power station. The power Station was decomissioned and reduced to rubble this year.
Under The Bawbee on Flickr.Under the Bawbee Bridge the former stub line that ran through from the Leven and East Fife line then left off from a spur in the Kirkland sidings that led untimately to the former power station and round to Methil Docks. The line last saw Traffic in 2001 when the final coal trains stopped bringing fuel for the power station. The power Station was decomissioned and reduced to rubble this year.

Under The Bawbee on Flickr.

Under the Bawbee Bridge the former stub line that ran through from the Leven and East Fife line then left off from a spur in the Kirkland sidings that led untimately to the former power station and round to Methil Docks. The line last saw Traffic in 2001 when the final coal trains stopped bringing fuel for the power station. The power Station was decomissioned and reduced to rubble this year.

Tags: Abandoned, Disused, Railway, Samsung, Android, Galaxy S3, I9300, Leven, fife, Scotland, Bawbee Bridge, Kirkland Sidings, Leven and East fife Railway, Methil Docks, 2012,
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September052012
Obstruction On The Line on Flickr.Scoonie Road Bridge that carries road traffic over the at one time Leven and East Fife Railway Line. Looking back towards Waggon Road and further on to where Leven station was situated.
Obstruction On The Line on Flickr.Scoonie Road Bridge that carries road traffic over the at one time Leven and East Fife Railway Line. Looking back towards Waggon Road and further on to where Leven station was situated.

Obstruction On The Line on Flickr.

Scoonie Road Bridge that carries road traffic over the at one time Leven and East Fife Railway Line. Looking back towards Waggon Road and further on to where Leven station was situated.

Tags: Canon, 500D, Leven, Fife, Scotland, Railway, Disused, Bridge, Scoonie, Leven and East Fife Railway, 2012,
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September012012
A Temporary View As I sit here relaxing and enjoying the view I hope that it s not quite yet my final resting place
A Temporary View As I sit here relaxing and enjoying the view I hope that it s not quite yet my final resting place

A Temporary View

As I sit here relaxing and enjoying the view I hope that it s not quite yet my final resting place

Tags: 2012, Fife, Forth, Kirkcaldy, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy SIII, Scotland, View, I9300,
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