The beginning of the end for the famous signal gantries south of the Joint Station. The new colour light signals were being set up already in Spring 1980 although the power box did not take over until 1981. Aberdeen South Signal Box is in the centre of the photo.
The train approaching is an SRPS railtour set destined for Dufftown hauled by 27010 see image 59220 Members of the Aberdeen University Railway Society joined the train here.
Location: Aberdeen South Signal Box
Original line: Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)
Photographer: Charlie Niven
Contact photographer: Charlie Niven
Date: 31/05/1980
Image number: 59130