Ayrshire slide show
Scottish Branch - Meeting report - 11th February 2023
The February meeting of Scottish Branch was “Ayrshire slide show”, presented by Hamish Stevenson assisted by Davie Hall on the Digital Projector. Images by the late Roy Crombie predominated.
Starting at Abercairney featuring Roy Crombie, St. Enoch departure board in 1963 preceded in no particular order, 43689 at Uplawmoor station, 46102 Black Watch on freight at Johnstone West, CTAC Tour train to Craigendoran Pier, Princes Pier station with 42055, 80128 approaching Kilmacolm, 46093 at Renfrew Wharf, 44723 on parcels passing Falkland Yard, Risping Cleugh viaduct on Leadhills branch, 40049 near Glenbuck, Muirkirk station, 42123 at Ardrossan Winton Pier station, 61244 at Glengarnock, 80077 on Ardossan to Darvel train at Stevenston, 42201 departing Troon, Fairlie Pier Station, 90549 at Ayr harbour, 1962, 44899 passing Colville box, 72209 Clan Stewart on troop train, Bridge of Dee station on Kircudbright branch, Portpatrick station, 72208 Clan Macleod on Big Water of Fleet Viaduct, 63057 at Pinmore, Newton Stewart station with 41298 and 57340, Catrine station, 42247 at West Kilbride & 45490 arriving Largs, 1961.
Hamish provided a most interesting and informative commentary, the attendees’ memory banks being stimulated by the nostalgic images.
We thank Hamish and Davie most sincerely for providing such an excellent presentation.