Set 520
These formations have been noted:
| 53711 | 59104 | 53679 | Noted 1st May 1986 | |||||
| 53711 | 59104 | 53679 | Listed at Ayr - Summer 1986 | |||||
| 53711 | 59281 | 53672 | Listed at Ayr - August 1986 | |||||
| 53711 | 59046 | 53749 | Noted 6th September 1986 | |||||
| 53711 | 59046 | 53679 | Formation change - p/e 17/09/86 |
22nd August 1986
A class 120 / 101 dmu arrives at Troon with the 18.00 Glasgow Central - Ayr on 22-08-1986, as 47486 departs with the all first class 18.45 Ayr - Glasgow Central. This was formed of the 'Nightrider' train, which later in the evening formed an overnight service to London. It had earlier formed the 17.30 Glasgow Central - Ayr. Electric services started at the end of the following month. Although carrying set number 52 it is believed to be set 520 formed 53711 + 59046 + 53749. Gordon Thomson.
circa Aug/Sep 1986
A Class 120/101/101 formation at Prestwick, circa August / September 1986. The DMBC seems to be missing a digit from its set number, Ayr had many 5xx sets at the time (the formations changed frequently). Note it also still has 'EP' under the left cab window, and it has oval buffers. Although carrying just set number 52, this is set 520 formed of 53711 + 59046 + 53749. Andrew McConnell.
Do you have any images of the set you can add?