The class 170 turbostar is the mainstay of Scotrail's longer distance workings. 170454 is diagrammed on the Aberdeen road with 1A78 1530 Edinburgh to Inverurie.
East Coast HST with powercars 43312 with 43307 on the rear storm up the 1 in 102 1/2 gradient of Lochmuir bank. the train is 1S12 1030 from London Kings Cross to Aberdeen.
The going away shot is restricted by the tall trees to the left. But at the time of the photograph, little did anyone know their days were numbered!!
