The Final Caledonian Sleeper Mk3 movements at Carstairs.

In less than ideal lighting conditions, and in the freezing rain (Come on Scotland this is April, not February) - movements of the early hours of the 27th April 2019 were observed. This would be the final time the Lowland Sleeper would be operated by both Class 86s, 90s, and Mk3s. From Sunday 28th April, all Lowland services will use Mk5s.
Farewell Mk3s, we will miss you (and relish you for a bit longer on the Highland Portion!)

[@Supersonic8984]

The sleeper guards and shunters are all top blokes. Always game for a laugh.

[@CambriaJunction]

Good on you for making the effort to film this - glad someone did.

[@MrJezza31]

Thank you so much!

[@traceywoodward9762]

Same mk3 sleeping cars have great rides in them

[@BenDover-ln6ns]

Remember the cold nights getting off there to see which 37/4 i was getting when the Fort William sleeper use to have an engine change here. Happy days indeed

[@OlanKenny]

Does rather feel like someone should have been playing the bagpipes for the end. Love the banter and patter between the staff as they go about it. Must have done it a hundred times before and could do it in their sleep. Even solved the "fault" quickly.

[@ronaldob1092]

What a fantastic vlog thanks for taking the time to get out there and film it it was wonderful really enjoyed this thanks

[@williamradford8817]

Hooking up the parts of the Caledonian sleeper night train at Carstairs. classic old MK1- MK3 Intercity coaching stock, four foot, 321 clang clack

[@Pmjs]

When I worked the Caledonian Sleepers from Waverley we had Class 86s,87s&90s also 37s&47s. This video brought back memories.

[@RedShedNick]

Suoerb and well done you, a credit to you great work, cheers Nick.

[@antman09ful1]

Nicely covered mate, and thanks for sharing. Mike.

[@kyle123481]

Fantastic video! sad to see the Mk3s going but the MK5 look amazing! -Kyle

[@SB-qy8pk]

Thats the trouble it seems to be looks over function with the Mk5

[@D445Scilla]

Beautiful video. Greetings from Calabria.

[@jf840fourtheloveoftransport]

what a great video and congrats n being at carstairs to film the last MK2 & 3 coaches

[@williamradford9631]

Old intercity coaching stock as the sleeper. Old hooking bars ETC. First attempt did not connect

[@fatwalletboy2]

Great clip. Would love to see similar splitting or joining back in the 80s...

[@amtrakharry]

Excellent job sir ! Thank you for catching this historic moment us and sharing it with us !!! :):):)

[@Khai-120]

Fantastic video

[@HBC101TVStudios]

At 8:17 - Is that the LED tailboard that is usually attached at the rear of the last coach?

[@markscarisbrick1534]

Such a shame to see them go. In my opinion, the Mk3s are still the best coach on the network...

[@ianhay2724]

Wish I got a £5 for every time I signalled that move.

[@ethancampbell6076]

I felt sucked about MK3 Sleeper coaches because it’s the best way to make comfortable room and easy to plug in with.

[@darrenbrierley3482]

I had MK3 stock on sunday 23rd of June from Euston. I was looking forward to the new stock. Must have been an issue with it.

[@williamradford9631]

Second time, four feet, three two one, clack, both parts hooked

[@ScottishTransportHub]

the tiltel should say The Final Caledonian Sleeper Mk3 and Mk2 movements at Carstairs.

[@daviddowling9830]

CLASS156433 you should make a video and title it”TILTEL OF THE MK3 SLEEPERS FINAL RUN”

[@maxvandenberg6905]

Why with the class 90 on it had two of them at the front and not one ?

[@shahedmc9656]

If I'm not mistaken the 2nd one was actually a driving van trailer (DVT) not a loco.

[@PhilSmith71]

@@shahedmc9656 It was a Class 90 as it had a cab at each end whereas a DVT has a single cab. You can also just make out the loco number (90044?) below the driver’s window on the rear cab of the second loco.

[@Supersonic8984]

Would have been a positioning move, instead of running it light engine just tag it onto the sleeper to get it to where it needs to be.

[@arthurmatthews9321]

It was probably a stock move . The second 90 was DIT .

[@johnroberts2331]

Sorry to sound stupid but what locos are used on this route now?

[@mattlander9119]

I think 92's and Class 73/9 are the regular

[@sjc14031974]

@@mattlander9119 with the occasional use of a class 66 if there are insufficient 73/9’s, like there was when I travelled to Fort William on the Highlander in 2022

[@markoobid2005]

Hmm, didn't know they have some sort of automatic couplers, like these on Russian railways.

[@MrJezza31]

They don't, they have a buckeye for the physical bit - but they rely on someone connecting the brake and heat pipes.

[@markoobid2005]

@@MrJezza31 yes that's why I'm talking about. They don't have classic "screwdriver" coupler, except for locomotive coupling. Just like the Russian SA3.

[@chrisbalanda9368]

Coupling needs oil