'Surprised’ Edinburgh residents got a rare treat after spotting a gorgeous steam train making its way through the capital.
The British Railways Locomotive was seen being filled up with water in Morningside on Thursday morning at the area’s disused station. The train, attributed the number 45407, dates back to 1937 when it was built for the Armstrong Whitworth Company in Newcastle.
Despite its age, the carriages still had gloss and sheen, only adding to the impressive nature of the locomotive.
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Lumps of coal can be seen piled high in one of the carriages, while steam pours from various points of the train which caught the eye of passers-by.
Sherron Gilroy was one of the people out just before 9 this morning when her attention was grabbed by the sights and sounds of this welcome visitor.
She told Edinburgh Live: "I love and work in Morningside. On my walk from Canaan Lane to Comiston Road, I noticed water being pumped from the pavement.
“It took a few minutes then I clocked folk looking over the bridge, so I had a nosey and that was the surprising view. It was being filled up with water. It’s not something you see every day. People were excited to see it, there was good banter.”
The train has been withdrawn from service since steam operation ended on British Railways in August 1968.
Although the locomotive spent much of its operational time in England, it is best known for its exploits in Scotland – predominately on the route between Fort William and Mallaig. It has had many names throughout its years of travelling around the UK, including the Glasgow Highlander and the Lancashire Fusilier.
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