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January 1984

Vehicle: 977047   

At Springs Branch on the left the distinctive Class 103 design of sandite vehicle 977047 can be seen, while on the right 40001 is at the far end of the former steam shed buffered with another class 40. A smart looking 08688 with gold painted numbers on the buffer beam takes centre stage. January 1984 S Gaskell.

June 1985

Vehicle: 53467   

A close up of the bodyside number on M53467 shows evidence of its renumbering from M50467 in July 1983. I had ridden on this 2-car set during a visit to Manchester on 28th January 1984. Taken at Springs Branch in June 1985. S Gaskell.

2nd November 1985

Vehicle: 977047   

In a sorry state, former Park Royal Class 103 Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory (DTCL) ADB977047 (M56156) was awaiting disposal at the side of Wigan Springs Branch TMD on November 2nd 1985. The DMU car had been converted into a Sandite Car following withdrawal from passenger use in 1981. The DMU car was buffered-up to a withdrawn Springs Branch breakdown train riding van, ADM395753. Martyn Hilbert.

circa early 1980s

Vehicle: 977047   

An electric-hauled service passes Wigan Springs Branch depot where Class 103 Sandite vehicle 977047 (and the rear of 977051) can be seen. Circa early 1980s. Mark Etstall.

1981

Vehicle: 977047   

Sandite vehicle 977047 (Class 103) and 977051 (Class 105) on Wigan Springs Branch depot in 1981. Mark Etstall.

1979

Class 108 DMUs in the white / blue stripe refurbished livery on Springs Branch depot in 1979. Mark Etstall.

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