The Alan Harrison Collection Part 13 Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket British Rail BR Diesel Trains

During the summer of 1986, my good friend Alan travelled around the UK, armed with a hefty VHS camera, recording the railway scene. I’m delighted to be able to bring you the results. In Part 13, Alan visits Edinburgh Waverley and the nearby depot at Haymarket. The first shots are taken in Princess Street Gardens, between the two tunnels, where we see Class 27 and 47 hauled services. Alan than moves to a variety of locations around Waverley Station and captures some classic shots. Amongst others, we see 47716 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award propelling a Glasgow bound push pull working, HSTs on East Coast Mainline services, Class 101 Met Cam DMUs on Fife Circle local workings and 47s and 27s on trains to and from Dundee and Carstairs. 26032 and 37011 double head some of the coaches from the Royal Scotsman luxury land cruise train and a pair of Class 20s work cartic wagons. All of this is set against the wonderful backdrop of Edinburgh, with views of Arthur’s Seat, the Waverley Hotel, National Art Galley a