Friday, 3 October 2025

Test train, Aberdour, 20th May 2025

43257 (+ 72612 + 9810 +  72631 PLPR1 + 6261) + 43251
1Q26 13:45 Edinburgh - Carnoustie - Perth - Aberdeen - Edinburgh (then to Slateford)

43257 leads through the station.


A closer view of 43257,which was repainted for colas in 2024.

43251 on the rear of the train. The second coach, 9810 is Network Rail support coach, hired from Eastern Rail Services. Originally Mk2e 5892 built as a TSO to Lot 30844 at BREL Derby in 1973, and converted at Wolverton in 1999 to a BUO (Brake Unclassified Open) for Caledonian Sleeper usage.


Onward to Burntisland.