50730 | 59283 | 50656 | Listed at DY - circa Jun-82 | |||||
50730 | 59283 | 50656 | Noted 19/06/82 - at Norwich1 | |||||
50730 | 59283 | 50656 | Noted circa 08/19822 | |||||
50730 | 59259 | 51794 | Noted circa 03/19832 | |||||
53730 | 59259 | 51794 | Noted circa 06/19832 | |||||
53725 | 59126 | 53657 | Noted 29/07/85 - at Norwich, 53657 carried set number 5091 |
Formation Sources
1: Gerald Brown
2: Eddie Knorn
The Branch Line Society "Wyvern Express" railtour is seen during the lunch stop at Nottingham station on April 23, 1983. Swindon Cross-Country class 120 DMU MSL car M53656 is the end car, the Six Bells website lists the other vehicles as 59531 + 53725 and 50717 + 59289 + 50653. Jeremy Chapter.
The Branch Line Society "Wyvern Express" rail tour is seen at Butterley station on 23 April 1983 with (recently renumbered) Motor Second car 53656 leading. The Swindon-built Cross-Country units were always the most popular rail tour rolling stock (if not loco hauled). The Six Bells Junction lists the full formation as 53656 + 59531 + 53725 and 50717 + 59289 + 50653. Jeremy Chapter.
The Branch Line Society Wyvern Express railtour at Nottingham on 23 April 1983. M53656 is closest, the Six Bells website lists the other vehicles as 59531 + 53725 and 50717 + 59289 + 50653. Jeremy Chapter.
The Branch Line Society Wyvern Express railtour during the lunchtime stop at Nottingham on 23 April 1983. M53656 is closest, the Six Bells website lists the other vehicles as 59531 + 53725 and 50717 + 59289 + 50653. Stuart Mackay Collection.
Swindon Cross-Country Class 120 DMU set EP516 with M53725 closest at Lincoln St Marks station on 6 April 1985 with a service for Crewe. Phil Bevan.
A Class 120 DMU formed of two DMBSs (M53725 + M53729) in Manchester Piccadilly on 16 May 1986. John Carter.
Do you have any images of the set you can add?