AC Cars Railbus images identified by Vehicle No.
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79979
19th August 1958
The Chairman of the Scottish Area Board Sir Ian Bolton speaks to the driver of AC Cars railbus Sc79979 D. Stewart at Gleneagles on 19th September 1958. The railbus, the first to arrive in Scotland, operated a demonstration run to Blackford and back for officials. British Railways.
19th August 1958
On the platform at Gleneagles station on 19th August 1959 are, from left to right: Mr James Ness, Scottish Region General Manager; Provost J Paterson, Auchterarder; Sir George McGlashan, Convener of Perth and Kinross Country Council; Sir Ian Bolton, Chairman, Scottish Area Board; Provost D.O. McLean, Crieff; Principal T.M. Knox, St Andrews University; and Sir James Denby Roberts. They are standing beside AC Cars railbus Sc79979 which took them on a demonstration run to Blackford and back. British Railways.
15th September 1958
Driver Charlie Robertson at the controls of SC79979 whilst at Crieff on 15 September 1958. British Railways.
15th September 1958
A young passenger climbing aboard railbus SC79979 at Strageath Crossing past guard Tommy Blair. Taken on the first day of railbus services on the Gleneagles - Crieff/Comrie line, 15 September 1958. British Railways.
15th September 1958
Guard Tom Blair helps lift a pram on board AC Cars railbus SC79979 at Pittenzie Crossing. Taken on 15 September 1958, the first day of railbus services on the Gleneagles - Crieff/Comrie line. British Railways.
15th September 1958
On the first day of railbus services on the Gleneagles - Crieff/Comrie 15 September 1958 guard Tom Blair issues tickets on board SC79979. British Railways.
11th October 1958
Sc79979 approaches Pittenzie Halt (Crieff) on the 11th October 1958. Stuart Mackay Collection.
May 1959
Sc79979 on Beith - Lugton duties circa May '59 at Lugton. The poster on the station wall proclaims "New Diesel Railbus, Lugton - Barrmill - Beith" and uses the AC Cars line drawing. Hamish Stevenson.
May 1959
Sc79979 at Beith while on Beith - Lugton duties circa May 1959. Hamish Stevenson.
27th March 1960
Sc79979 seen on Hurlford depot on 27/3/60 in the company of 77016. Mike McDonald Collection.
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Sc79979 on Ayr depot. Date unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.
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Sc79979 awaiting departure for Dalmellington from the bay platform at Kilmarnock. Hamish Stevenson.
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Sc79979 making a stop at Newmilns station on the Darvel branch, looking west. Date unknown. Hamish Stevenson.
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Sc79979 at Dalmellington after arrival from Kilmarnock. Date unknown. Hamish Stevenson.
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With steps needed because of the low platform, Sc79979 sits at Dalmellington while on Kilmarnock duties. Date unknown. Hamish Stevenson.
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Sc79979 at Craigentinny, now a grounded body. Date unknown. AA McLean.
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Sc79979 grounded at Craigentinny. Date unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.
26th May 1974
Take the wheels off and there you have it, a mess van. SC79979 was resident in Craigentinny for a number of years. Seen on the 26th May 1974, on the left can be seen one of the Derby Lightweight vehicles that were also used there after withdrawal from passenger duties. 54A South Dock.
February 1977
SC79979 AC Cars Railbus Craigentinny February 1977. A sorry affair involved the recovery and removal of this unit to the Strathspey Railway in the early 80s where it was discovered to contain asbestos which was too costly to remove so it was taken to Glasgow for disposal. Alistair Ness.
February 1977
SC79979 AC Cars Railbus Craigentinny February 1977. A sorry affair involved the recovery and removal of this unit to the Strathspey Railway in the early 80s where it was discovered to contain asbestos which was too costly to remove so it was taken to Glasgow for disposal. Alistair Ness.