As both coal trains change crews here they block the view from the end of the platform. The wagons form the frame for 221142 as it departs with 1M59 1600 from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street.
The 1616 Shieldmuir departure to Warrington Royal Mail service, 1M44, gets away from Carlisle formed by class 325 units 325006, 325002 and 325012. Unit 325002 reached Fort William in 2010! At the time the Royal Mail traffic was operated by GBRf but in 2010 it was won back by DBS.
Pacer 142090 bounces its way out of Citadel station with 2N48 1720 Carlisle to Newcastle. The Northern Rail livery is quite smart.
