AM visit to Waverley

THE ARCHIVE FILES > Archive-2016 > 40. Holiday in Edinburgh-25-29.08.16 > Two visits to Waverley and a trip to Tweedbank-26.08.16 > AM visit to Waverley
A lovely morning to spend an hour or so at Waverley waiting for my wife to 'prepare herself' for the day!
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43316, GR 09.30 Edinburgh Waverley-London King`s Cross (1E09), Edinburgh Waverley station 43316 is seen at the back of the 09.30 Edinburgh to London King's Cross. This power car left Crewe Works in May 1979 being a late delivery to the ECML as part of set 254032. Keywords: 43316 09.30 Edinburgh Waverley-London King`s Cross 1E09 Edinburgh Waverley station.
221129, XC 07.35 Newcastle-Glasgow Central (1S29), Edinburgh Waverley station The dispatcher raises his paddle in the air to the train manger (a guard to you and I) indicating it's time to leave Edinburgh Waverley station. CrossCountry's 221119 was a former Virgin unit named 'Amelia Earhart' and is seen here working the 07.35 Newcastle to Glasgow Central. Keywords: 22112907.35 Newcastle-Glasgow Central 1S29 Edinburgh Waverley station
43300, GR 09.30 Edinburgh Waverley-London Kings-Cross (1E09), Edinburgh Waverley station Under a glorious sky with Edinburgh's Old Town dominating the background, 43300 'Craigentinny' is seen at the head of the 09.30 to King's Cross. With ten minutes to go before departure the train crew chat on the platform catching some late summer sun. Keywords: 43300 09.30 Edinburgh Waverley-London Kings-Cross 1E09 Edinburgh Waverley station
Nameplate, 43300, GR 09.30 Edinburgh Waverley-London King s Cross (1E09), Edinburgh Waverley station The nameplate and crest attached to the side of HST power car 43300. It was named 'Cragentinny' after the depot, just east of Edingburgh, ten years ago 2006 when it was operated by GNER. However, the crest and large '100 years' vinyls were added two years ago and certainly make for a dramatic look! Keywords: Nameplate 43300 09.30 Edinburgh Waverley-London King's Cross 1E09 Edinburgh Waverley station
380110, SR 09.43 Edinburgh Wavereley-North Berwick (2Y08), Edinburgh Waverley station 380110 still has its headlights illuminated but these will soon be switched off and red tail lights will be displayed as 380110 will leave platform nine forming the 09.43 to North Berwick. North Berwick was once a bit of railway outpost and considered for closure both under Beeching and Serpell, but investment and improvements have led to quite a renaissance so its future seems assured. Keywords: 380110 09.43 Edinburgh Wavereley-North Berwick 2Y08 Edinburgh Waverley station
158723, SR 09.54 Edinburgh Waverley-Tweedbank (2T72) & 91107, GR 10.00 Edinburgh Waverley-London King`s Cross (1E10), Edinburgh Waverley station 158723 will soon work the 09.54 to Tweedbank from Edinburgh Waverley's platform one. Meanwhile, from platform two 91107 'Skyfall' will leave propelling the 10.00 to King's Cross just after the Tweedbank service. 91107 has retained its nameplates despite being renumbered following its brief life as 91007 to commemorate the release of the James Bond film in 2012. Keywords: 158723 09.54 Edinburgh Waverley-Tweedbank 2T72 91107 10.00 Edinburgh Waverley-London King`s Cross 1E10 Edinburgh Waverley station
380107, SR 10.43 Edinburgh Wavereley-North Berwick (2Y10), Edinburgh Waverley station There were no issues with me standing on platform four this morning following yesterday's issues, see...... https://www.ontheupfast.com/v/photos/21936chg/25778364804/x380107-18-14-edinburgh-waverley .... 380107 is stabled on the platform and will work the 10.43 to North Berwick later in the morning. I love the lighting in this image with the sun illuminating the stunning roof at the eastern end of Waverley station. Keywords: 380107 10.43 Edinburgh Wavereley-North Berwick 2Y10 Edinburgh Waverley station
170401, SR 09.49 Edinburgh Waverley-Glenrothes with Thornton (2G49), Edinburgh Waverley station Whilst most of Edinburgh Waverley station is 'open' allowing access to most platforms, the east facing bays have a gate line meaning I did not get on to them, I do not like having to ask so rarely do! From the gate line, 170401 is about to leave working the 09.49 to Glenrothes with Thornton Keywords: 170401 09.49 Edinburgh Waverley-Glenrothes with Thornton 2G49 Edinburgh Waverley station.
350409,TP 10.08 Edinburgh Wavereley-Manchester Airport (1M95) & 170460, SR 10.03 Edinburgh Waverley-Dunblane (2P33), Edinburgh Waverley station Passengers for the TPE 10.08 service to Manchester Airport make their way along the platform to board 350409 in its rather gaudy livery. Next to it, 170460 will leave just before the Desiro forming the 2P33 10.03 to Dunblane. The picture is taken from the gate line that prevented me gaining access to the platform that stopped me composing a better picture! Keywords: 350409 10.08 Edinburgh Wavereley-Manchester Airport 1M95 170460 10.03 Edinburgh Waverley-Dunblane 2P33 Edinburgh Waverley station
170473, SR 09.00 Glasgow Central-Edinburgh Waverley (1R84), Edinburgh Waverley station 170473 arrives into Edinburgh Waverley station with the 09.00 from Glasgow Central. Over the years, various different types of trains have operated these Glasgow-Edinburgh-Glasgow shuttles ranging from the class 126 inter-city Swindon DMUs of the 1960s, to the class 27 push/pulls of the 1970s and then to the class 47/DBSO combinations into the 1990s. Keywords: 170473 09.00 Glasgow Central-Edinburgh Waverley 1R84 Edinburgh Waverley station
170427, SR 09.45 Edinburgh Waverley-Glasgow Queen Street (1R07), Edinburgh Waverley station 170427 leaving Edinburgh Waverley with the 09.45 to Glasgow Queen Street. It is just entering the 15 chain-long Mound Tunnel. On top, with the Union and saltir flags fluttering in the southerly breeze, is the Scottish National Gallery. I have visited it a number of times and in the quieter galleries the trains can be felt and heard in the tunnel directly below! Keywords: 170427 09.45 Edinburgh Waverley-Glasgow Queen Street 1R07 Edinburgh Waverley station
66737, return leg of The Highland Journey, Dundee-Edinburgh Waverley) (1H84), Edinburgh Waverley station 66737 'Lesia' stands at Waverley's platform 19 having arrived with the final leg of the The Highland Journey. For those with enough money (most accents that I heard from the passengers sounded to be American) a full tour of the highlands could be undertaken over several days with the journey undertaken in the lap of luxury including having a first class sleeper compartment, a day room and your own steward to take care of all your needs. Keywords: 66737 The Highland Journey Dundee-Edinburgh Waverley 1H84 Edinburgh Waverley station
99965, return leg of The Highland Journey, Dundee-Edinburgh Waverley (1H84), Edinburgh Waverley station Having recently arrived and with its passengers and crew disembarking, The Highland Journey tree-day tour of Scotland has come to an end. At the rear of the train is this impressive and unusual observation car 99965. The train's final leg was in from Dundee this morning and it is seen standing at Edinburgh Waverley's platform 19. Keywords: 99965 The Highland Journey Dundee-Edinburgh Waverley 1H84 Edinburgh Waverley station

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