Fife's Last Days of Steam

From the magnificence of the Forth Bridge to the beauty of the (now closed) coastal route from Leven to St Andrews, Fife has a rich rail heritage. The railways served the county's industries - of coal, paper-making and distilling - as well as providing vital passenger services and carrying tourist traffic. Here are 55 of Bill Smith's excellent railway photographs with informative captions showcasing the heyday of steam travel in Fife.