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This GRC&W parcels car has what appears to be a 6-wheel vehicle attached when seen at Bolton on the 9th March 1976. Tim Stubbs.
A BRC&W 'Calder Valley' set at Bolton, with DMCL E51834 closest. The power cars are in rail blue, the centre car remains in green, so this was probably taken in the late 1970s. Graham Clark.
A Manchester to Blackpool class 104 DMU leaving the Lancashire town of Bolton on 19 March 1977. A Class 100 can be seen in the distance. Kevin Lane.
Two three-car Class 104s run into Bolton, probably on a Blackpool to Manchester Victoria service, on 19 March 1977. Kevin Lane.
A Class 104 sits at Bolton. Undated. Ian Francis.
Whilst alighted passengers make their way down the platform, the crew have a conversation in the cab of Class 104 Driving Motor Composite M50528 whilst it was stood at Bolton leading a six-car Blackpool North to Manchester Victoria service on June 23rd 1979. This was very much a routine daily sight along this busy route in the 1970's, with the BRCW Class 104's working most services to and from the Fylde Coast. Martyn Hilbert.
The driver looks-back as passengers alight and board Cravens Class 105 Driving Motor Brake Second M50755, as it was stood at Bolton as the lead car of a Kirkby - Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria service on June 23rd 1979. Note the model of the Isle of Man steamer in a glass case, visible on the extreme right of this scene. These models were a feature at the stations of both Bolton and Blackburn at the time - now sadly gone. The Cravens Power-Twin fleet based at Newton Heath Depot were a joy to behold. Run-down, noisy, but with well-sprung seats and a warm interior that smelled of diesel fuel. The degree of rattle from the metal interior fittings was dependent on engine revs and speed - and all topped-off with an interior that had green formica panels - Happy Days. Martyn Hilbert.
A pair of Newton Heath Cravens Class 105 Power-Twin DMU's were forming a Manchester Victoria to Kirkby service awaiting departure from Bolton on an overcast June 23rd 1979. Bringing up the rear complete with its paraffin tail-lamp was Driving Motor Brake Second M50771. The Power-Twin fleet were a familiar sight around Greater Manchester and Lancashire at the time, and the Preston to Colne service was virtually monopolised by these distinctive machines. A ride on a Power-Twin was an experience never to be forgotten. Pale green formica interiors, curvy-backed seats, and every imaginable metal item from the luggage racks, window frames and door surrounds would vibrate to various degrees depending on the engine speed. They had comfortable seating and a smell of warm diesel throughout each car. They were though to be quite rough and ready at the time, well-worn, but far superior to what was to follow, that promised so much (Class 142 Pacers). Martyn Hilbert.
A Class 104 set prepares to overtake another just outside Bolton. The latter formation appears to be two 104 sets with possibly a Blue/Grey Class 120 on the rear. Phil Griffin.
On 14 February 1981, David Isherwood organised "The Rossendale Farewell" rail tour which made two trips from Manchester to commemorate the ending of all services from Bury to Rawtenstall. BRCW class 104 car M50505 is the leading car. Jeremy Chapter.
Class 105 Bury Bolton Street 14 Feb 1981. The Rossendale Farewell Railtour ran from Manchester Victoria to Rawtenstall and back. Billed as the last train along the branch the only sections covered which aren't still regularly available are the curves at Castleford and the short section from there to Heywood, plus the flat crossing in Bury which has been replaced by the "ski slope" bridge. Here we are at the lunch stop at Bolton Street, the electric lines having already been diverted to nearby Interchange station prior to the line's conversion to trams. The formation was 50794/59207/50761 + 50453/59161/50505. Alistair Ness.
The Rossendale Farewell railtour seen at Bury Bolton Street, formed of M50794 (105 DMC), M59207 (104 TS), M50761 (105 DMBS) and M50453 (104 DMBS), M59161 (104 TC), M50505 (104 DMC). 14/2/81. Andy Pullar.
The David Isherwood "Rossendale Farewell" railtour in Bury Bolton Street on 14 February 1981. The formation was 50794 + 59207 + 50761 / 50453 + 59161 + 50505. Stuart Mackay Collection.
On 14 February 1981, David Isherwood organised "The Rossendale Farewell" rail tour from Manchester to commemorate the ending of all services from Bury to Rawtenstall. Bury Bolton Street had been the terminus of 3rd rail services from Manchester, but had transferred to Bury Interchange the previous year. The six-car rail tour had class 105 Cravens car M50794 at this end, seen in Bury Bolton Street. Jeremy Chapter.
A two-car Class 104 DMU seen in Bolton station on 23 July 1983. Only the closest vehicle (a DMCL/DMSL) is a 'white-striper' and has 'Newton Heath' lettering under the driver's window. Alistair Ness.
Class 100 M53355 + 105 M53812 at Bolton on 23 July 1983. Alistair Ness.
A Class 104 at Bolton in August 1983 seen working a service from Blackburn - Manchester Victoria. Graeme Phillips Collection.
Looking west towards Lostock Junction, Bolton, in summer 1983 we see a Class 120 and a Class 108 - both with Met-Camm centre cars. Mark Etstall.
Two Class 120 sets seen at Ladybridge Lane, Bolton, looking east in Summer 1983. Mark Etstall.
A Class 108 and a Class 120 - both with Met-Camm centre cars - at Ladybridge Lane, Bolton, looking east in summer 1983. Mark Etstall.
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