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Class swindon-79xxx DMU images


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swindon-79xxx DMU

circa 1955

"An exciting moment in the process of building inter-city diesel train sets at Swindon Works as a diesel motor is trolleyed into position ready for fitting." This was a cover image on the March 1956 British Railways staff magazine. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

November 1955

An underframe from a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City intermediate DMBS (lot 30196) in Swindon Works, circa November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

circa November 1955

A lot 30196 (Swindon 79xxx intermediate DMBS) underframe at Swindon Works circa November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Constructing a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City vehicle; frames are fitted to the underframe to allow correct spacing of the bodysides, one is waiting to be fitted on the right. Swindon Works, 17/11/55. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Constructing a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City vehicle; two body sides have been added to the underframe, Swindon Works 17/11/55. This is the toilet end of a DMBS. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Constructing a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City vehicle; two body sides have been added to the underframe, Swindon Works 17/11/55. This is the cab of an intermediate DMBS. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Construction of a Swindon 79xxx vehicle - looking under the end of a vehicle at the junction box, buffing and drawgear. Swindon Works, 17 November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Construction of a Swindon 79xxx vehicle - the bogie with final drive. Swindon Works, 17 November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Construction of a Swindon 79xxx vehicle - the bogie with final drive seen through the underframe. Swindon Works, 17 November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Construction of a Swindon 79xxx vehicle - the bogie with final drive seen through the underframe. Swindon Works, 17 November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

17th November 1955

Construction of a Swindon 79xxx vehicle - toilet end bay of an underframe. Swindon Works, 17 November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

Constructing a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City vehicle; the cab end of an intermediate DMBS is maneuvered into place. Swindon Works 24/11/55. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

Constructing a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City vehicle; The cab end of an intermediate DMBS clamped in place on 24/11/55. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

Constructing a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City vehicle; Two body sides and two ends have been brought together onto the underframe of an intermediate DMBS, Swindon Works 24/11/55. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

Constructing a Swindon 79xxx Inter-City vehicle; the inner end of an intermediate DMBS, Swindon Works 24/11/55. Note the roof above the wooden coach which will shortly be moved over and fitted. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

"Machining of axleguard". A bogie destined for a 79xxx series Inter-City vehicle under construction at Swindon Works on 24th November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

"Machining of axleguard". A bogie destined for a 79xxx series Inter-City vehicle under construction at Swindon Works on 24th November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

"Machining of axleguard". A bogie destined for a 79xxx series Inter-City vehicle under construction at Swindon Works on 24th November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

"Machining of axleguard". A bogie destined for a 79xxx series vehicle under construction at Swindon Works on 24th November 1955. British Railways.


swindon-79xxx DMU

24th November 1955

"Testing of Final Drive". A wheelset destined for a 79xxx series Inter-City vehicle on stands at Swindon Works on 24th November 1955. Flexible air pipes are connection to the air cylinders that change the direction of the vehicle, the wheel attached to the input shaft will allow the wheels to be turned manually to check operation. When fitted the electrical switch sitting underneath will be connected to an indicator in the cab showing that the drive has engaged properly. British Railways.

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