55012 arriving Stevenage on the glorious morning of 8 June 1977 with the inaugural Down 'Silver Jubilee' (07.45 Kings Cross - Edinburgh) service. Copyright Alan Vacani. Another person was also present on the Up platform recording these scenes that morning 30 years ago but despite various efforts locally he has not yet been traced. Can you help?..

A resplendent 55012 waiting at Stevenage with the inaugural Down 'Silver Jubilee' service. Copyright Alan Vacani

55012 departing Stevenage with the inaugural Down 'Silver Jubilee' service. Copyright Alan Vacani

The inaugural 'Silver Jubilee' service headed by 55012 heading away north from the Stevenage pick up. Copyright Alan Vacani

The specially decorated Buffet Car formed in the inaugural Down 'Silver Jubilee' seen departing from Stevenage. Copyright Alan Vacani.