Date: 06/11/2017

Aberdeen railway station, celebrated the milestone on Saturday with a ceremony in the station, where one of the very first high-speed trains to be built was officially named the Aberdeen Station 150th Anniversary train.

Organised by ScotRail Alliance, the event included information on the planned redevelopment of the station, an exhibition on the history of the station produced by the Great North of Scotland Railway Association, as well as details on the ongoing improvement plans for the Aberdeen to Inverness line.

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Aberdeen railway station marks 150th milestone with ceremony - Evening Express

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An iconic Aberdeen building marked its 150th anniversary by giving its name to a high-speed train.

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Location: Aberdeen
Company: Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)
// Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)

The BR Scottish Region Last V2 Loco Excursion from Edinburgh Waverley stands at Aberdeen on 5 November 1966 behind a smart looking 60836. The souvenir ticket read... Out via Forth Bridge, Glenfarg & Forfar. Return via Montrose & Bridges. Fare 40/-
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)
05/11/1966 G W Robin

Aberdeen, November 1972. A class 40 stands with a parcels train on platform 8 while a 47 prepares to leave platform 6 with a southbound service.
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)
/11/1972 John McIntyre

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