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24th September 1964
Two three-car Swindon 79xxx sets arrive into West Calder station on Thursday 24 September 1964. Stuart Mackay Collection.
April 1957
Sc79111 leads a Swindon Inter-City DMU through Princes Street Gardens with a Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh Waverley service in April 1957. The formation comprises two three-car sets, these services would soon become six-car sets formed two power cars, two centre cars, two power cars. Stuart Mackay Collection.
22nd May 1962
The 1.00pm Edinburgh Waverley - Glasgow Queen Street awaits departure time on 22 May 1962. Sc79096 is at the front of the Swindon Inter-City formation and the second vehicle carries an "Edinburgh-Glasgow" sideboard. Michael Mensing.
25th July 1959
A Swindon Inter-City DMU passes though Princes Street Gardens on the last stretch of its journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley on 25 July 1959. Stuart Mackay Collection.
5th May 1979
Withdrawn Swindon Inter-City DMBSL SC79100 in Ely Yard on 5 May 1979. On the left, with the door removed, seems to be SC79164. Rob Paterson.
5th May 1979
Withdrawn former Edinburgh - Glasgow vehicle SC79164 in Ely Yard on 5 May 1979. Rob Paterson.
8th June 1959
A six-car Swindon Inter-City DMU on a B service at Saughton Junction on 8 June 1959. The vehicles are recorded as 79102 (with roofboard) + 79163 + 79472 (with roofboard, not recorded as moving from WR to ScR till 9/59) + 79440 (buffet, moved WR to ScR 6/59) + 51008 (an Ayrshire vehicle on loan to Leith Central) + 79096. Stuart Mackay Collection.
29th June 1964
A Swindon Inter-City DMU in Kingsknowe station on 29 June 1964. The DMSL at the far end is Sc79162. Stuart Mackay Collection.
11th September 1977
Withdrawn Swindon Inter-City intermediate DMBSL SC79162 at Ely on 11 September 1977. Rob Edwards.
11th September 1977
Withdrawn Swindon Inter-City intermediate DMBSL SC79161 at Ely on 11 September 1977. It faces the rear end of another DMBSL. Rob Edwards.
11th September 1977
Withdrawn Swindon Inter-City leading DMBSL SC79100 at Ely on 11 September 1977. It faces the rear end of an intermediate DMSL - possibly SC79164 - which has a condemned date of 11-72 painted on, there is also a paint date on the solebar of 25-8-67. Rob Edwards.
29th June 1964
A Swindon Inter-City DMU led by DMSL Sc79162 arrives into Kingsknowe station on 29 June 1964. Stuart Mackay Collection.
27th July 1956
Officials - including Harold Watkinson the Minister of Transport on the left - inspect an AEC 220 150hp diesel engine which would be fitted to the Inter-City DMUs under construction in the background - at Swindon Works on 27 July 1956. Fox Photos Limited.
27th July 1956
A Swindon-built 79xxx Inter-City DMU at Swindon station on 27 July 1956. In the cab, left to right, are KWC Grand - the Western Region Manager, Harold Watkinson - the Minister of Transport, and the driver. They were part of a much larger group of officials that visited Swindon Works to view the construction of the new trains followed by on a demonstration run to London. Departure was at 3.55pm with arrival at Paddington scheduled for 5.15pm. British Railways.
Unknown Date
A five-car (four power cars and one trailer) 79xxx series Swindon Inter-City DMU approaches Haymarket station circa early 1970s. Stuart Mackay Collection.
23rd September 1966
A six-car Swindon Inter-City E&G set passes Eastfield depot on the last stretch of its journey from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street on 23 September 1966. The leading car - which appears to be SC79092 - is carrying an Edinburgh - Glasgow sideboard. Stuart Mackay Collection.
29th November 1980
Grounded 'white circle' Swindon built 'Intercity' ex Scottish Region DMU cars were awaiting the end at the King's scrapyard at Snailwell on a snowy November 29th 1980. The units were built in 1956 and worked between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh until 1971 when they were replaced by Class 27's on push-pull duties. Centre is SC79164, on the right SC79109 and on the left facing away is believed to be SC79105. Martyn Hilbert.
circa 1972
Withdrawn Swindon 79xxx vehicles stored at Millerhill Yard circa 1972 after replacement on Edinburgh - Glasgow services by Class 27 push-pulls. Tony Wilkins.
April 1957
Inside part-built Swindon Inter-City trailer first W79470 in the SNCF testing shop at Vitry-sur-Siene in April 1957 where it underwent strength / stress testing. Image five of five that accompanied the official report. SNCF.
April 1957
Strength / stress testing underway in part-built Swindon Inter-City trailer first W79470 in the SNCF testing shop at Vitry-sur-Siene in April 1957. Image four of five that accompanied the official report, it shows pressure being applied to the vehicle end above where the gangway would be. SNCF.
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