The reason for the anomaly on the sleepers at Cameron bridge station by the platform is that the line from Leven to Kirkcaldy was on a tight curve through the station and there were two rails nearest the platform. I presume the second rail was to reduce the likely hood of a coal train derailing due to the short coal wagons
Another facinating video i was born in Glenrothes and used to play along the Leslie branch as a kid so any railways in the area i find fascinating I remember the NCB locos in the scrap yard in Thornton that are now in the scrap yard in Kirkcaldy.keep up the good work and by the way were did you get the old map from?
e.g. this view: maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=17&lat=56.19549&lon=-3.00999&layers=170&right=BingHyb - It's mad just how much rail and industry there used to be around Levan & Methil!
intrestin im from leven it looks like its all been left to over grow my dad work at power stasion coal was brot in on rail there was raily way right long the coast at one time be4 i was born
That was a really good video - thanks. It brought back memories as I used to walk the first bit - Thornton Junction via the sidings to the Balgonie Pit with my Grandfather in the mid to late sixties (he was a retired engine driver and was born in the last house (at the bottom on the left) on Station Road Thornton). I can remember lots of sidings - fanning to the left before the bridge over the Lochty built with bricks marked "Balgonie Colliery"). Where you went past the cottages under the main line we used to walk there and the colliery buildings, the brickwork and the bing were all still there - it was really interesting - although now obliterated! Thanks again - I'll explore your other videos.
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. This is exactly why I enjoy sharing these trips. I have friends and family who have moved elsewhere and others who can't walk distance, so giving them the opportunity to see these places again allows them to do the same as you have and share with us the memories they have of these places. Thank you again.
Very nice area ,I like that your kids with you instead of playing videogames at home .I'd like to do the same in Hungary when I see your videos .There are many abandoned places in Hungary. Thanks for this video mate ,please share more
Thanks for the support. Yeah, my kids are my life. My anxiety and depression problems are non existent when I'm with them, because they show me love no matter how I am. To them I am Dad I don't have to put on any facade with them, just be myself. I'd love to travel abroad to see abandoned places that are relatively undisturbed. Most places here are smashed to bits or demolished to make way for car parks or farmland. But I have said I don't want to go anywhere until I've been everywhere there is to see in Scotland first. I'm hoping to make a journey up north to some of the old lighthouses along the north coast but quite a drive and possibly overnighters. Maybe soon. Thanks again for your messages. Means a lot and keep up your great work. Dying to see what you do with the Ford Transit.
Cheers buddy ,I used to work on the western islands for 3 months back in 2007 ,was nice and interesting experience, benbecula ,eriskay ,stornoway .nice area
@@BogieOnPatrol thing is NR didn’t exist 20 years ago so must be new. Railtrack last maintained the line hence the boundary marker plate on the sleeper at Cameron Bridge.
The reason for the anomaly on the sleepers at Cameron bridge station by the platform is that the line from Leven to Kirkcaldy was on a tight curve through the station and there were two rails nearest the platform. I presume the second rail was to reduce the likely hood of a coal train derailing due to the short coal wagons
The bulk or if not all of that railroad will be replaced with modern tracking,🤔
Hence the 70+million cost
Another facinating video i was born in Glenrothes and used to play along the Leslie branch as a kid so any railways in the area i find fascinating I remember the NCB locos in the scrap yard in Thornton that are now in the scrap yard in Kirkcaldy.keep up the good work and by the way were did you get the old map from?
I think that's from the National Library of Scotland's online map collection - maybe the 1952 maps?
@@jasperwallace8801 Ye i managed to find them great site thanks anyway.
e.g. this view: maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=17&lat=56.19549&lon=-3.00999&layers=170&right=BingHyb - It's mad just how much rail and industry there used to be around Levan & Methil!
They are building A New Train Station At Leven! And Cameron Bridge!
The recent de vegetation works will be showing off the rails even better now!
intrestin im from leven it looks like its all been left to over grow my dad work at power stasion coal was brot in on rail there was raily way right long the coast at one time be4 i was born
That was a really good video - thanks. It brought back memories as I used to walk the first bit - Thornton Junction via the sidings to the Balgonie Pit with my Grandfather in the mid to late sixties (he was a retired engine driver and was born in the last house (at the bottom on the left) on Station Road Thornton).
I can remember lots of sidings - fanning to the left before the bridge over the Lochty built with bricks marked "Balgonie Colliery").
Where you went past the cottages under the main line we used to walk there and the colliery buildings, the brickwork and the bing were all still there - it was really interesting - although now obliterated!
Thanks again - I'll explore your other videos.
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. This is exactly why I enjoy sharing these trips. I have friends and family who have moved elsewhere and others who can't walk distance, so giving them the opportunity to see these places again allows them to do the same as you have and share with us the memories they have of these places.
Thank you again.
I took a cycle yesterday and discovered this area. Definitely going back today
These concrete pillars at the side of the bridge under the mainline were part of the Stop line barriers from WW2
Yeah, seen that on a site.
Well done and brilliant quality. Very pleasing and relaxing.
I'm pretty sure it's being brought back in 2024 gladly
It is being built again I Saw the Building Sight!
Very nice area ,I like that your kids with you instead of playing videogames at home .I'd like to do the same in Hungary when I see your videos .There are many abandoned places in Hungary. Thanks for this video mate ,please share more
Thanks for the support. Yeah, my kids are my life. My anxiety and depression problems are non existent when I'm with them, because they show me love no matter how I am. To them I am Dad I don't have to put on any facade with them, just be myself. I'd love to travel abroad to see abandoned places that are relatively undisturbed. Most places here are smashed to bits or demolished to make way for car parks or farmland. But I have said I don't want to go anywhere until I've been everywhere there is to see in Scotland first.
I'm hoping to make a journey up north to some of the old lighthouses along the north coast but quite a drive and possibly overnighters. Maybe soon.
Thanks again for your messages. Means a lot and keep up your great work. Dying to see what you do with the Ford Transit.
Cheers buddy ,I used to work on the western islands for 3 months back in 2007 ,was nice and interesting experience, benbecula ,eriskay ,stornoway .nice area
Really enjoyable 👍
New sign on the bridge at 18:57?
Newish, I didn't think it was THAT new, maybe last 20 years or so.
@@BogieOnPatrol thing is NR didn’t exist 20 years ago so must be new. Railtrack last maintained the line hence the boundary marker plate on the sleeper at Cameron Bridge.