Class swindon-79xxx DMU images identified by Vehicle No.
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79162
11th September 1977
Withdrawn Swindon Inter-City intermediate DMBSL SC79162 at Ely on 11 September 1977. Rob Edwards.
79164
circa 1975
Withdrawn Swindon-built 79xxx vehicles at Ely circa 1975, Sc79164 closest, Sc79109 behind. John Law.
21st February 1976
E&G Swindon vehicles at Ely Station Yard on 21/2/76 awaiting movement for scrapping - it would be four years before they moved to Snailwell. Right to left are DMSL Sc79164 and DMBSLs Sc79109 and Sc79083. Bob Gregory.
3rd August 1976
Many of the 79xxx series Inter-City units were spread around the country after withdrawal as they slowly worked their way to Snailwell. Here DMS SC79164 and an 'leading' DMBS SC79109 are seen at Ely on 3/8/76. Ian Francis.
September 1976
Withdrawn Swindon Inter-City 79xxx vehicles stored at Ely while the await movement to Snailwell for disposal. September 1976. Alan Rintoul.
24th June 1978
BR Swindon Works built Class 126 DMSL SC79164 is seen dumped in Ely Station Goods Yard on the 24th June 1978. Withdrawn from use by BR Scottish Region in October 1972 she would spend several years stored at Ely before being scrapped at the nearby Mayer Parry yard, Snailwell, Cambridgeshire in December 1981. Bob Woolnough.
March 1979
Sc79164 in a scrap line at Ely awaiting movement to Snailwell. March 1979. On the left is Sc79109. Karel 1999.
10th April 1979
Former SCR Inter city DMUs await scrapping at Ely on 10th April 1979. David Scott.
5th May 1979
Withdrawn former Edinburgh - Glasgow vehicle SC79164 in Ely Yard on 5 May 1979. Rob Paterson.
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.
29th November 1980
The end of the line for four former Scottish Region, Swindon built 'Inter City' DMU power cars. The intermediate car is SC79164, two of the others are noted as SC79105, SC79109 (the latter with the cab facing us). They stand off the rails in Kings Scrapyard at Snailwell in Cambridgeshire on a wintery 29th November 1980. The units were contaminated with asbestos and would be passed through the on-site firing tunnel before the charred remains were cut-up for scrap. Martyn Hilbert.
79168
5th August 1977
Class 126 vehicles SC79168 SC79470 SC79088 are the rear three cars in this six-car formation seen departing from Glasgow Central station on 05/08/1977. They is one of the early batch dating from 1956. Graeme Phillips Collection.
September 1979
Set: 422
The grounded body of withdrawn SC79168 in Ayr depot, September 1979. Karel 1999.
28th October 1979
Set: 422
The grounded body of Swindon Inter-City DMSL SC79168 at Ayr depot on 28 October 1979. Brian Daniels.
Unknown Date
Set: 422
The grounded body of withdrawn Sc79168 at Ayr depot, date unknown. Spannerman37025.
79442
14th February 1957
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR43) showing a compartment in brand new Inter-City buffet car Sc79442 on 14 February 1957. It has one of the removable tables fitted - normally stored in the corridor. The wood paneling is note on the trafolyte plaque above the window as being Golden Ash from Europe. The carpet does not appear to be lying flat. British Railways.
14th February 1957
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR44) showing a inside brand new Inter-City buffet car Sc79442 on 14 February 1957. This shows the buffet area with the wooden roller shutter down at the serving counter. British Railways.
14th February 1957
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR45) showing inside brand new Inter-City buffet car Sc79442 on 14 February 1957. This shows the buffet area with the wooden roller shutter up at the serving counter. Note that the counter is still pretty enclosed with only a small area open to the inside. British Railways.
14th February 1957
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR47) showing the inside of brand new Inter-City buffet car Sc79442 on 14 February 1957. This shows the buffet area with the wooden roller shutter down at the serving counter. British Railways.
14th February 1957
A Swindon Works image (negative 5CR48) showing the buffet area in brand new Inter-City car Sc79442 on 14 February 1957. This looks towards the compartment end, the serving hatch is to the right of the photographer, British Railways.