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In the mid-1980s, BR reorganised itself into business
sectors, and by 1988 new liveries were beginning to appear. This
Newcastle to Liverpool service, at Skelton, north of York, was
operated by Provincial Services, but the locomotive, 47618
"Fair Rosamund" was one borrowed from InterCity. The
date was 10 January 1988. |
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In the days when there were still 'real' trains on
the West Highland lines, 37401 "Mary, Queen of Scots"
sits at Oban with the 11.00 to Glasgow (Queen Street) on
3 July, 1988. Sprinter trains (Class 156) took over duties
on this route from January 1989. |
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318265 at Wemyss Bay station on 30 May, having just arrived
with the 12.35 from Glasgow Central. The Class 318 units were
introduced in 1986, primarily for the newly-electrified lines
from Glasgow to Ayr and Largs. They have since been relegated to
Glasgow area suburban services. |
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A pair of first-generation diesel multiple units at Preston
on 21 May. The unit nearest the camera is a hybrid 2-car
unit comprising Gloucester RC&W no. 53355 and Cravens no.
53812. Both cars were among the last of their respective types to
remain in service. |
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Dual-voltage 319002, in Network SouthEast colours, arriving
at Blackfriars (London) on the 17.07 Orpington to Cricklewood
service on 10 September. |