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17th May 1960
Sc51782 (other power car is 51794) waits to depart Oban at 6.50pm with a return excursion to Glasgow via Callander on 17/05/60. The outward journey was via Arrochar, a portion had been detached at Crianlarich for Fort William, the passengers would travel by steamers between the two locations to do a circular tour. Michael Mensing.
Unknown Date
A Swindon Cross-Country DMU in Oban station, date unknown. This was likely one of the summer 'tourist' services from Glasgow Queen Street that ran via Loch Lomond (rather than Callander as the service trains did). Note the sideboard. Paul Redmond.
1970
A Swindon Cross-Country set in Oban station in 1970. That summer Hamilton had 51781/59684/51788 on loan from Inverness. Mike Cooper Collection.
26th July 1972
An ex-works 3-car Class 101 in Oban station on the 26th July 1972. The DMBS is SC51467. Ian Francis.
Unknown Date
A three-car Class 108 DMU at Wincobank, date unknown. Walter Burt.
10th May 1985
Set: 104325
Mexican Bean 104 325 ((53434 + 53424) arrives at Oban during the Oban Railfair on 10-5-85. Spannerman37025.
1st June 1985
Set: 104325
Two former Buxton allocated 'White Roofed' class 104 DMU power cars, which now form 104325 'The Mexican Bean' and allocated to Eastfield Depot as their SC53434 and SC53424, for services on the 42 mile Crianlarich to Oban branch for the summer tourist traffic, they worked three summer seasons for ScotRail and the Highlands & Islands Tourist Board being taken out of use in the autumn of 1987. 1st June 1985. Andrew J Crowther.
1st June 1985
Set: 104325
Stabled in the yard at Oban along with a YCV Turbot open ballast wagon are two former Buxton allocated 'White Roofed' class 104 DMU power cars, which now form 104325 'The Mexican Bean' and allocated to Eastfield Depot as their SC53424 and SC53434, for services on the 42 mile Crianlarich to Oban branch for the summer tourist traffic, they worked three summer seasons for ScotRail and the Highlands & Islands Tourist Board being taken out of use in the autumn of 1987. 1st June 1985. Andrew J Crowther.
1st June 1985
Set: 104325
Standing in Oban yard on 1st June 1985 are two former Buxton allocated 'White Roofed' class 104 DMU power cars, which now form 104325 'The Mexican Bean' and allocated to Eastfield Depot as their SC53434 and SC53424, for services on the 42 mile Crianlarich to Oban branch for the summer tourist traffic, they worked three summer seasons for ScotRail and the Highlands & Islands Tourist Board being taken out of use in the autumn of 1987. Andrew J Crowther.
circa 1985
Set: 104325
The "Mexican Bean" Class 104 DMU in Oban station alongside an Inspection Saloon. The DMU vehicle in view is thought to be 53434, taken circa 1985. Ian Dinmore/railarchive.org.uk.
1985
Set: 104325
The 'Mexican Bean' 53434 + 53424 departs from Oban sometime in 1985. David Rhodes.
1985
Set: 104325
Two 104s in Oban station: 37 104 and the Class 104 "Mexican Bean" DMU (53424 + 53434). Date unknown, the DMU is carrying small 'Scotty Dogs' on the bodyside which it only did during the 1985 season, the following year they were replaced with larger ones. Ian Dinmore/railarchive.org.uk.
29th September 1985
Class 104 BRC&W 2-car DMU 104 325 (53424 + 53434) in Mexican Bean livery, stabled at Oban circa 29-9-85. On Tour With the Class 13 Army.
October 1985
Set: 104325
Class 104 BRC&W 2-car DMU 104 325 (DMCL 53424 + DMBS 53434) in Mexican Bean livery, stabled at Oban in October 1985. On Tour With the Class 13 Army.
9th June 1986
Set: 104325
The Mexican Bean, (formed of Class 104 vehicles 53434 + 53424) given its nickname for its colour, sits at Oban in-between shuttle service to Crianlarich on 9 June 1986. Stephen Burdett.
25th June 1986
Set: 104325
The "Mexican Bean" 104 325 (53424 + 53434) in Oban station on 25 June 1986. George Woods.
11th August 1986
Set: 104325
Seen at Oban on 11/08/1986, 104325 consisted of vehicles SC53424 + SC53434 and was painted in this so-called "Mexican Bean" livery of maroon and white for use on the Oban - Crianlarich summer shuttle services. It was often attached to the rear of a loco-hauled service to be taken back to its home depot of Eastfield (ED), Glasgow, for servicing / refueling. Note the white West Highland Terrier symbol on the bodyside, representing the said depot. Graeme Phillips Collection.
1987
Set: 104325
The "Mexican Bean" 53434 + 53424 at Oban sometime in 1987. Robert Forsythe.
1987
Set: 107444
Class 107 DMU set 107444 (52005 + 59804 + 52031) sits in Oban station with a special circa summer 1987. Brian Ward.
1987
Set: 104325
The 'Mexican Bean' 53424 + 53434 stabled in the sidings at Oban alongside a Class 37-hauled Glasgow service. In the distance on the right is 107444 working a special. Brian Ward.
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