I was at Edinburgh on Saturday 28th, and, from the photographer's and railfan's point of view, it was a nightmare!
Photographing Tornado was very difficult, though not impossible. The principle problem was photographers getting in each others way - I witnessed one vicious shouting-match. It also has to be said that Edinburgh Waverley is NOT an ideal site for taking pictures, with fencing and OHL gear getting in the way. Also, the LAYOUT of Waverley mitigates against the fan, with the through lines being confined to the northern & southern extremities of the station. The only place you could get a decent shot was from Princes Street Gardens, behind the hedges. I tried, but the site was occupied by others, who refused to budge, even for 2 minutes - selfish b*****ds. I had to make do with a frontal shot from one of the 3 pathways above the eastern portal of the Mound Tunnels. I later got a better shot from the western end of Market Street, though I had to avoid the trees.
The carriages pulled by Tornado were a disgrace. At least 6 different liveries, and ALL in a disgusting state of (external) repair. I hope that, internally, they were a lot better
I certainly won't be at Waverley on the 7th
