The rosebay-willowherb was fading fast by the beginning of September 2023. 43131 led 1T54, the 16:30 from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen St, past Backburn, north of Newtonhill, on the 4th of the month with 43130 at the back. Cross Country's HSTs operated their last services two weeks later and Great Western's were slated for withdrawal within months. Here's hoping the Scotrail sets will continue to fly the flag for years to come.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 23-D-3049
camera : Nikon Z6ii
lens : 24-120mm f/4
focal length : 57.0 mm
shutter : 1/800 sec
aperture : f/8.0
ISO : 180 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 43.141, 43.130
Train : 1T54, 16:30 Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street passenger