Aberdeen to Dundee & Edinburgh in 1986

[@martinbitter4162]

My first time in Aberdeen was 1996 so its nice to look at a pre Sprinter era. Thank you for sharing.

[@markbletsoe]

Stunning scenery and brilliant loco noise.

[@royharrison4122]

Indeed it is!

[@patricialockhart2135]

Fantastic video. Take me back in time. Seeing people still carrying suitcases. Jointed tracks as well at parts of the journey. I used to travel between Inverkeithing and Cupar everyday between 1977 and 1981 to go to college. The old Waverley station when cars were still allowed to enter it.

[@royharrison4122]

Thanks Patricia, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@benGBRf]

Absolutely amazing footage Roy. A different world

[@royharrison4122]

Thanks, It certainly was a different world Ben,

[@troggmeister]

Good grief ! , Haymarket depot to Haymarket station has changed a bit !. Brilliant video bringing back so many memories , i was looking forward to seeing what was on Haymarket depot as it approached !.

[@royharrison4122]

Glad you enjoyed it Phil

[@Waverleywest]

Another great video, Roy. Thanks!

[@royharrison4122]

Thanks again!

[@Robslondon]

Thanks for this; wonderful video.

[@royharrison4122]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Robslondon]

@@royharrison4122 Very much, yes :-)

[@alanmolyneux5957]

Another quality video. Surprised to see a 47 on the Dundee - Edinburgh but the 27's were probably being phased out by then? Not been to Scotland for 3 years but I will never tire of crossing the Forth Bridge.

[@royharrison4122]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan.

[@polythenewrappedme6102]

@alanmolyneux5957. Whilst the hourly Edinburgh Dundee semifasts, were normally 27s, if a 47 was available for traffic, then it did get put on the front. I have had 47/0s and even 47 582 "County of Norfolk" Kirkcaldy to Edinburgh ! Still it was better than one trip which was a 3 car Met Cam 101.

[@jvgreendarmok]

Did they switch which through platform at Dundee was used for which direction at some point?

[@andrewoverton5170]

No, both platforms are signalled for bi-direction working and can be used in either direction.

[@EErail26]

Another really good video - I wonder if the two young lads who got on at Haymarket scored 47118 for haulage and recognise themselves now? I did this journey a month ago on a HST Aberdeen to Dundee for a Class 170 forward. Inferior motive power but in super weather!

[@royharrison4122]

Glad you enjoyed it Antony, I often wonder if anyone recognizes them self's on the platforms.

[@bryannewman5012]

Nice golden oldie Roy.

[@royharrison4122]

Thanks Bryan

[@bigbadjohn662]

Don't know if it's still the same but Haymarket used to stink of some brewery or whisky factory.

[@rocksreynolds3642]

Thanks!

[@royharrison4122]

Welcome!