Young Lochinvar

Picture postcard scenes. I love them!

MV Lochinvar is a pioneering diesel electric hybrid ferry built for the Caledonian MacBrayne service between Tarbert and Portavadie. She is one of only two passenger and vehicle roll-on, roll-off ferries in the world to incorporate a low-carbon hybrid system of diesel electric and lithium ion battery power and is the second hybrid ferry commissioned and owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets. Both ferries are sea-going and are nearly 150 ft long, accommodating 150 passengers, 23 cars or two HGVs. The first ferry, MV Hallaig, entered service on the Sconser to Raasay route in October 2013.

This pic was taken late afternoon when the colours were at their best. Lochinvar is coming in to Portavadie on the 20 minute trip from tarbert, Argyll. This was the view from my apartment door. I was a very happy bunny!