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A few photos of the Shore Road bridge works & junction works.

Blockade this weekend - looks like the works are starting. Goodbye semaphores :(

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL149401

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-22526116 Could have been much,much worse, but still very bad! :evil::evil:

I'd posted this on another thread, but thought that a retitling might bring more attention! As part of the remodelling of the junction at Stirling Middle (including single lead to double lead, and making the Alloa line the new "through" route), all of the remaining semaphore signals will be...

A large contractors compound has sprung up at Stirling, just beside the station, so it looks as if the major junction remodelling works will be starting soon :D --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Further to the above, I have since learned on another forum that the works will also...

http://news.stv.tv/tayside/195198-pedestrian-struck-by-train-at-level-crossing-on-stirling-line/ Very sad. I know the crossing - busy, with good sightings.

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG122682

Just wondered how it worked in practice - is any driver input required once its "engaged" - DSD or similar? Or does the driver just put his feet up, pour a cup of tea and read the Sun?

Lest we forget - 97 years ago today. RIP 226 souls.

There has been a DBS HTA hopper sitting in the cripple road at Longannet power station for many weeks. As of this morning it has been joined by four more. What means are used to repair these? In the case of a serious defect, would the wagon have to be moved by road?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-16265091

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-15061417

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-13878300 Whatever the decision, it's going to end in tears for someone............

Excellent news :D http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-12687499

Quite a good article on the West Highland line in the latest LIAR. Unfortunately there are a number of factual errors, the worst being passenger numbers. Statistics are given for a few stations including Tyndrum Lower which barely makes double figures annually. Jewel in the crown must be...