Its a cold clear sunny day at Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station in the heart of the Scottish Capital. This is the Governor's house near Calton Hill by Archibald Elliot Scottish architect. History suggest is the jailhouse dated back in 1870 till it's closed in 1927 still over looks out Waverley the old North British Railway Station and Hollyrood Park.
12:15 1Z86, Class 87 name Royal Sovereign number 87002 with its Railtour the Capital Scot by Locomotive Service Ltd has arriving in Waverley from the Mound tunnel travels from London Euston. At the back the mark 3 Driving Van Trailer or DVT use for pushpull, number 82139 name My Lovely Horse, after the song from channel 4 1995 comedy Father Ted in the episode a Song for Europe and song by Divine Comedy.
At platform 2 east side towards Calton tunnel and the East Coast Main Line. Royal Sovereign 87002 heading to Drem with empty coaches and a horn tooted to enthusiasts.
After LNER Azuma 2 o'clock depart from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross. Quarter past 2 this time 82139 My Lovely Horse Mk3 DVT enters platform 6 with a horn.
23 minutes past 3 1Z87, the Class 87 ready to Departure to London Kings Cross with a horn toot and the sound of the electric engine.
My favourite livery is Intercity swallow from 1989 to 1996 and two mk 3 wearing Scotrail pushpull executive livery
10th January 2025