The unusual island platform layout at Leachars enables this picture to be taken of two HST in different eras of their lives. To the right, an LNER set pauses at the station on it way south forming the 1A78 14.52 Aberdeen to King's Cross. Meanwhile, to the left, ex-Great Western set, now one of ScotRail's short sets with 43181 at the rear is seen forming the 15.28 Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Leachars station was a really nice place that was pleasingly busy. Notice the newly constructed red brick-built structure on the station platform. This is Caledonian Sleeper's lounge for their customers whilst waiting for the arrival of their southbound service.
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