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27th May 1977
Set: 232
A Class 101 Met-Camm DMU - carrying set number 232 in the left cab window - is seen at Markinch on 27 May 1977. George Woods.
27th May 1977
A Class 101 Met-Camm DMU at Markinch Junction on 27 May 1977. George Woods.
5th July 1977
The view from behind the driver of a Class 101 DMU, leaving Markinch, by the Sig Box, 5/7/77. David Christie.
March 1980
A hybrid class 105 /101 (plain blue 105 DMBS / blue grey 101 centre car / blue grey 105 DMBS) 3 car unit forming 2G61 13.22 Dundee to Edinburgh approaches Markinch. March 1980. Bruce Galloway.
3rd April 1980
Set: 221
A few passengers make their way across the footbridge at Markinch as class 101 set 221 forming 2G75 15.22 Dundee to Edinburgh prepares to depart on 3rd April 1980. The leading vehicle is Sc50269 a former composite vehicle though by this time first class accommodation has been withdrawn on this service. Bruce Galloway.
3rd April 1980
In smart 'refurbished' livery a class 101 unit slows for the Markinch stop on 2L44 1425 Edinburgh to Dundee causing a temporary halt to the shunting activities of Barclay class 06 06008. Note the departmental ex-BR 5 plank runner wagon used for track circuit activation on the main line, an 'upgrade' from the previous ex-LNER 6 plank used for the same purpose. Behind the unit can be seen a GEC General signals lorry, whose crew are no doubt readying the anonymous brick relay box in preparation for the resignalling which took place a couple of months later. 3rd April 1980. Bruce Galloway.
1st June 1980
Set: 229
Met-Camm set 229 waits by the signal box at Markinch to reverse across to the down line, the 2G12 09.10 Dundee to Edinburgh temporarily terminating due to resignalling work at Thornton. Note the taped over set number above the 229, and the defunct wiper on the left side. Crewe depot's 47228 charges through with the Sunday 1N20 08.40 Edinburgh to Inverness Inter-City service. 1st June 1980. Bruce Galloway.
29th November 1980
Set: 222
Metro-Cammell 3 car set 222 arrives at Markinch on 29th November 1980 with 2L32, the 0925 Edinburgh to Dundee stopping service. Behind the unit can be seen A4 60009 'Union of South Africa' which would be trialled in the yard prior to working an excursion. Bruce Galloway.
January 1981
Set: 225
A small gaggle of passengers trudge their way to the exit at Markinch as Metro Cammell class 101 unit 225 rasps it's way to Edinburgh past the forlorn remnants of the semaphore signalling. January 1981. Bruce Galloway.
6th January 1981
Class 105 DMBS SC51483 leads 2G62 1250 Arbroath to Edinburgh stopper away from the stop at Markinch, 6th January 1981. Bruce Galloway.
19th April 1981
A Sunday morning Edinburgh to Dundee local approaches Markinch. 19th April 1981. Bruce Galloway.
24th July 1981
Set: 101360
On an overcast July 24th 1981, a three-car Metro-Cam Class 101 DMU formed of cars SC50160, SC59074 & SC50158 was stood at Markinch whilst forming a Edinburgh Waverley service. Markinch station was still furnished with British Railways 1950's Scottish Region light blue enamel signage including Totems on some of the lamp posts. Driving Motor Brake Second SC50160 eventually went on to carry Strathclyde orange livery, and a subsequent transfer to Chester and then Longsight in the early 1990's. The car found fame and fortune when it was repainted in retro BR green for its final years of operation, and has subsequently passed into preservation. Martyn Hilbert.
16th June 1984
Set: 107444
The Tay-Forth Venturer railtour during its stop at Markinch on 16/6/84. It is formed of 52031 + 59804 + 52005. Chris Lings.
16th June 1984
Set: 107444
Class 107 444 (52031 + 59804 + 52005) with "The Tay-Forth Venturer" railtour at Markinch on the 16th June 1984. Hamish Stevenson.
25th August 1984
Set: 107444
The Branch Line Society "Fifeshire" railtour on 25 August 1984 used Derby low-density set 107444. Coach 52005 is nearest the camera, then 59804 and 52031, and they are seen sitting on the Auchmuty branch at Markinch. Jeremy Chapter.
circa December 1986
Set: 318
Met-Camm set 318 and Swindon Cross-Country set 524 in Markinch station circa December 1986. Brian Ward.
circa December 1986
Set: 318
Met-Camm set 318 and Swindon Cross-Country set 524 in Markinch station circa December 1986. Brian Ward.
circa December 1986
A Class 120 Swindon Cross-Country DMU heads north from Markinch circa December 1986. Brian Ward.
26th April 1987
Set: 101320
101320 (51248 + 59046 + 53749) at Markinch with the 16:20 Edinburgh - Perth service, 26th April 1987. Hamish Stevenson.
13th August 1993
Set: 101693
101 693 (53266 + 59302 + 51192) departs from Markinch with the 17:27 Edinburgh - Perth service on August 13, 1993. A week later the set would become a power twin and be transferred from Haymarket to Corkerhill, the centre car remaining and reformed into set 851. Hamish Stevenson.
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