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Northern Lights
43290 led 1Q26, the 13:45 Edinburgh Waverley to Slateford via Aberdeen test train, through Stonehaven on 12 October 2021. 43299 was on the rear.The column of blue light above the rear of the train is used to monitor the condition of the overhead equipment on electrified lines. It is not the prelude to an alien invasion as reported elsewhere!
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 21-D-3099
camera : Nikon D610
lens : 50mm f/1.4
focal length : 50.0 mm
shutter : 1/400 sec
aperture : f/3.2
ISO : 6400 ISO
original : Digital: 24MP NEF
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 43.290, 43.299
Train : 1Q26, 13:45 Edinburgh Waverley - Slateford Depot test train
Location : Stonehaven
Line : 229 Dundee - Aberdeen
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 12/10/2021 20:39