The Royal Train leaves Aberdeen Station
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The Royal Train leaves Aberdeen Station
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 20 May 1977
A British Rail Class 47 heads the Royal Train as it departs from Aberdeen Station, heading south, watched by a small group of train spotters. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Aberdeen on 20th May 1977 as part of her Silver Jubilee tour of the UK. A British Rail Class 25 is shunting carriages on the left.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.140991
Longitude
-2.097306