The Waverly Line - Edinburgh to Tweedbank.

Sunday again, sun has been shining and even clear blue skies this afternoon.  SO, took myself off on the Steed of Steel, for a wee run,  Peebles, Innerleithen, and ended up at Stow railway station to watch the trains running between Tweedbank and Edinburgh on the newly opened Waverley line.

Very interesting standing waiting for the trains, and talking to the locals,  one elderly chap could tell me about the time when the Flying Scotsman went down the line, and also the Royal train with one of the chefs waving at the crowds, ladle in hand.
Should really have found a better vantage point on the A7 as there are some superb sections along the line for good photos,  the line should be popular with tourists as it is a nice scenic route out of Edinburgh and only a fifty five minute run.

The Queen will be in a steam train on this line on Wednesday, and even going to The Mining museum at the Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange,  The day when she takes over as the longest reigning Monarch since Queen Victoria,
Just by pure chance this bloke passed on his "flying machine" and apologies but this is the best I get at short notice - not sure if he was racing the train,  but marvelous to see this bike still in use.