I headed over to Edinburgh after work on 21st December to catch a couple of interesting workings at Edinburgh Waverley.  

First up was British Railways Green liveried 40013 'Andania' which departed heading southbound with 1Z36 16.53 Edinburgh - Leicester return leg of the 'The Edinburgh Christmas Statesman Railtour'

40013 at Edinburgh WaverleyBritish Railways Green liveried 40013 'Andania' awaits departure from Edinburgh with 1Z36 16.53 Edinburgh - Leicester return leg of the 'The Edinburgh Christmas Statesman Railtour' 21.12.23

Later on and West Coast Railways 47813 & 47848 top and tail a set of BR Blue / Grey Mark 2s as they prepare to depart with 1Z31 'Edinburgh Polar Express' working to Portobello Junction

47813 tnt 47848 at Edinburgh WaverleyWest Coast Railways 47813 & 47848 top and tail a set of BR Blue / Grey Mark 2s as they prepare to depart with 1Z31 'Edinburgh Polar Express' working to Portobello Junction 21.12.23

Up on Princes Street the trams are seen passing the Big Wheel and the Star Flyer at the Christmas Village

Before heading home, I saw Scotrail Inter7city HST power car 43028 awaits its next duty at Edinburgh Waverley with the Big Wheel, Star Flyer and Scott Monument on Princes Street lit up in the background

43028 at Edinburgh Waverleywith the Big Wheel, Star Flyer and Scott Monument on Princes Street lit up in the background, Scotrail Inter7city HST power car 43028 awaits its next duty at Edinburgh Waverley 21.12.23