Location: Tentsmuir, Fife
Opened: Unknown, presumed during WW2
Closed: Unkown, presumed at the end of, or immediately post, WW2
Gauge: Unkown, assumed 2′
Length: Unkown
Locos: Unknown
Rolling Stock: Unknown
Photos:
Rails exposed due to movement of the sand dunes. Image © Marek Malecki
Footage: None known of
Details:
This railway was constructed by contractors whilst building aircraft target ranges for RAF Leuchars. It’s possible that the track, and maybe the stock, was also used in the construction of the base at RAF Leuchars. A standard type V-tipper and some track has been uncovered on the nature reserve by movement of the sand dunes.
Links:
http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/B866369.pdf
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-11443181
Amazing – I never knew there was ever a railway there. I’ll have to explore a bit the next time I’m there! Great work!
Yep, it’s amazing where they begin to pop up when trying to compile a list of Scottish lines!
If you do go please could I use any photos you take of bits you find to update the page?
By all means Tom – if we find anything.
Is there a “contact” link on here? I have little bits of information and photos, (somewhere), that could be of interest. I’ll be visiting a few sites here and there soon.
Was the track used by the Polish army based there during WW2? I’d be interested in any other images and am planning a trip to explore what’s been exposed soon so will share.
Hi Marysia, I’m afraid I don’t know, I will consult one of my books and get back to you. If you do have any photos you’d be happy to share it would be much appreciated, thank you.