The second region to introduce HST’s, the Eastern Region’s sets have seen the most turmoil in their lives, starting off by replacing the mighty Deltics, being largely replaced by the Class 91 electrics, seeing a revival in numbers after the withdrawal of Cross Country sets, and saw their operators change three times in the space of three years.
Simultaneous arrivals and departures at Peterborough, as Virgin Trains East Coast Class 43, 43272, departs with the 1E11 Aberdeen to London King’s Cross, Class 82 DVT, 82214, arrives with 1A36 Leeds to London King’s Cross.
Accelerating south through Peterborough with the 1E15 Aberdeen to London King’s Cross are Virgin Trains East Coast Class 43’s, 43310 and 43277. (11/06/2016)
Making a brief stop at Peterborough with the 1A36 Leeds to London King’s Cross is Virgin Trains East Coast Class 43’s, 43290 and 43306.