Class 126 DMU images
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22nd December 1958
Class 126 construction at Swindon Works (negative 5C/254) on 22 December 1958. Bodyside framework is being welded together in the jig, behind the gentlemen is a completed panel for a bodyside. To the rear of the image a centre car can be seen partly constructed. British Railways.
circa 1959
Class 126 Motor Brake Second Sc51030 thought to be at Hurlford in 1959. Curly42.
circa April 1959
This is the front saloon of Sc51010, taken from the centre of the vehicle looking towards the cab end. The saloon was smoking and would have green seats, the rear saloon was non-smoking and would have light brown seats. The vehicle was an 'intermediate' Swindon Inter-City power car (DMSL) built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/134, recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959 yet the vehicle was new to Ayr in April so likely taken around that time. British Railways.
circa April 1959
The interior of Sc51010, taken from the rear of the vehicle in the non-smoking saloon looking through the smoking saloon towards the cab end. Note the lamp shades - they lack the silver rings normally found on DMUs but are the same shape. The vehicle was an 'intermediate' Swindon Inter-City power car (DMSL) built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/135, recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959 yet the vehicle was new to Ayr in April so likely taken around that time. British Railways.
circa April 1959
Compartment F (second class) of Sc59402. A mini table is fitted but there were also brackets for a larger table to be fitted (stored in the end of the vehicle). There is a Trafolyte tablet above the window noting what the paneling is - 'Tapestry Dove Grey Formica'. The seat covering would be green (with black pattern) moquette. The vehicle was an Swindon Inter-City composite trailer car (TCKL) built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/136, recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959 yet the vehicle was new to Ayr in April so likely taken around that time. British Railways.
circa April 1959
The corridor of Sc59402 taken from the second class end. A swing door divided the four second class compartments from the three first class. It is wedged open in this view but was just past the exterior door - note the divider in the ceiling. The 1956/7 build for the WR/E&G line had veneer paneling along the corridor on the exterior side, this batch had Formica paneling and also had the formica panel inlays on the lower compartment side. The vehicle was an Swindon Inter-City composite trailer car (TCKL) built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/137, recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959 yet the vehicle was new to Ayr in April so likely taken around that time. British Railways.
8th April 1959
The centre ('D') compartment of new Swindon Inter-City Trailer First SC59393 built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. This was the only one of the seven compartments to have an exterior door. The Trafolyte sign above the door notes the paneling is mahogany. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/132A. Recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959 yet the vehicle was new to Ayr in April, and was likely taken on 8 April along with the exterior view (MT88). British Railways.
8th April 1959
Compartment B in new Swindon Inter-City Trailer First SC59393 built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/133. Recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959 yet the vehicle was new to Ayr in April, and was likely taken on 8 April along with the exterior view (MT88). British Railways.
8th April 1959
An official image (Swindon Works negative MT88) showing Inter-City trailer first Sc59393, dated April 8 1959. The corridor vehicle had forty-two seats in seven compartments, and a toilet at each end. It was listed as new to Ayr depot three days later on the 11th where it spent its whole career, other than a short spell on loan to Leith Central soon after delivery. Withdrawn in 1981, disposal would be at Snailwell. British Railways.
30th May 1959
Ayrshire Swindon Inter-City vehicles stored at Lugton on the 30th May 1959 awaiting entry to service later in the year. WAC Smith.
18th June 1959
The toilet in Sc51015 - an 'intermediate' Swindon Inter-City power car (DMSL) built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/138, recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959. British Railways.
18th June 1959
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR/214) showing the guard's van in Inter-City DMBSL Sc51037 on 18 June 1959. British Railways.
18th June 1959
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR/215) showing the interior of Inter-City DMBSL Sc51037 on 18 June 1959. This is taken in the front saloon looking to the rear of the vehicle. British Railways.
18th June 1959
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR/216) showing the interior of Inter-City DMBSL Sc51037 on 18 June 1959. This is taken in the rear saloon looking to the front of the vehicle. British Railways.
4th July 1959
Sc51012 at the front of Swindon-Inter-City set on an excursion, possibly to Aberdeen, at Dundee on July 4th, 1959. The vehicle had been working with the 79xxx vehicles at Leith, hence the 'A' headcodes. This type of gangway cover, common on the 79xxx vehicles, was unusual on the 5xxxx vehicles. George Bett.
4th July 1959
Sc51012 at the front of Swindon-Inter-City set on an excursion, possibly to Aberdeen, at Dundee on July 4th, 1959. The vehicle had been working with the 79xxx vehicles at Leith, hence the 'A' headcodes. This type of gangway cover, common on the 79xxx vehicles, was unusual on the 5xxxx vehicles. George Bett.
8th April 1959
The corridor of new Swindon Inter-City Trailer First Sc59393 built for the Glasgow - Ayr/Girvan/Stranraer route. Note the table strapped to the wall at the far end - this could be fitted into any compartment when needed. A Swindon Works image - negative 5CR/132. Recorded in the Works photograph ledger as taken on 18 June 1959 yet the vehicle was new to Ayr in April, and was likely taken on 8 April along with the exterior view (MT88). British Railways.
18th September 1959
A Swindon Works image (negative 5C/275) dated 18 September 1959 described as "Leading end - headstocks fitted". It shows the front end of a 5xxxx series Inter-City (Class 126) DMBS. Note the pretty uneven bodywork on the left side and the chalk on the buckeye to make the edges stand out. British Railways.
18th September 1959
A Swindon Works image (negative 5C/276) dated 18 September 1959 described as "Trailing end - headstocks fitted". It shows the rear end of a 5xxxx series Inter-City (Class 126) DMBS. British Railways.
3rd November 1959
An official British Railways image - "Glasgow - Ayr - Girvan Inter-City Diesel Train, In Ayr Station - Terminal Platform, 3/11/59". Courtesy of G&SWR Association. British Railways.