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25 pictures capturing Levenmouth rail link transformation revealed by man behind popular Facebook page

Leven photographer Jim Hamilton documented the building of the railway from day one and has shared his pictures with us.

One of Jim's pictures showing sleepers being laid on the Levenmouth rail link, August 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
One of Jim's pictures showing sleepers being laid on the Levenmouth rail link, August 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.

Leven photographer Jim Hamilton spent almost two years documenting progress on the Levenmouth rail link.

The 76-year-old was out in all weathers, hanging over bridges and fences to capture the best shots of the ongoing work.

And he shared many of his pictures on his Facebook page, Levenmouth Building a Railway, to keep people informed.

Few people knew who was behind the page, Jim preferring to remain anonymous.

In fact, so precious is his anonymity to him he would not allow us to photograph him.

However, he revealed he spent his working life with legendary Leven photographer GW Harvey and took or printed hundreds of wedding pictures – among many other images – over the years.

Levenmouth rail link pictures: History in the making

When work began on the Levenmouth rail link at the end of 2022, Jim realised he was witnessing history in the making and decided to document it.

He wanted to share his pictures with locals and Leven ex-pats.

And he now intends to donate his images to the Fife Archives.

Jim took pictures of the Levenmouth rail link sit before work even started
The site of Leven railway station in November 2022 before work began. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.

Armed with an iPhone and a drone, Jim enjoyed his task but says his biggest enemy was the weather.

“I take my hat off to the workers,” he says. “They were out even when it was chucking it down and blowing a gale.

“I’ve become engrossed with it and over the last two or three months the work was very fast.

“All of a sudden, they’ve built a station!”

Now, with trains due to start running on the line in just a few days time, Jim shares his archive with us.

The site of Cameron Bridge railway station in November 2022.
The site of Cameron Bridge railway station in November 2022. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Tonnes of red ballast waiting to be laid in December 2022.
Tonnes of red ballast waiting to be laid in December 2022. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Track bed work on the Levenmouth rail link begins at Leven. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Removal of the old track bed at Leven in February 2023.
Removal of the old track bed at Leven in February 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Progress at Cameron Bridge in February 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
The site of Leven station in March 2023.
The site of Leven station in March 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
The Bawbee Bridge closes for strengthening works and a temporary bridge opens in Leven. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Bawbee Bridge demolition starts. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Ballast laid at Cameron Bridge June 2023
Ballast laid at Cameron Bridge in June 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Track fitting at Cameron Bridge, July 2023.
Track fitting at Cameron Bridge, July 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
The rail head reaches Mountfleurie, July 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Heading towards the Iron Bridge, July 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Rebuilding the Bawbee bridge.
Rebuilding the Bawbee Bridge, July 2023. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Another of Jim's pictures shows building points on the Levenmouth rail link.
Building points on the Levenmouth rail link. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Cameron Bridge station with platforms as work progresses on the Levenmouth rail link.
Cameron Bridge station with platforms in November 2023, as work on the Levenmouth rail link progresses. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Leven station platforms built as part of Levenmouth rail link.
The next of Jim’s Levenmouth rail link pictures shows platforms at Leven station in December 2024. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Welding the rails in January 2024. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
The Leven station sign goes up, January 2024.
The Leven station sign goes up, January 2024. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Driver training begins on the line in January 2024. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building A Railway
The Leven station building in January 2024.
The Leven station building in January 2024. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Cameron Bridge station, March 2024. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
The Leven station building, April 2024.
The Leven station building, April 2024. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.
Leven railway station car park.
Leven railway station car park last week. Image: Jim Hamilton/Levenmouth Building a Railway.

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