The classically styled Princes Risborough station is a superb basis

for the modeller retaining many of its GWR characteristics. Notice the period advertisements, close examination reveals that they are affixed to a number of British Railways (W) enamelled headed boards; I wonder where these went when they were removed? Thankfully, the station looks very similar to this today if in rather better condition. The only real change is that the classically styled footbridge in front of UAM has been replaced by a ghastly modern modular structure. In addition, when this photograph was taken the station and the line from Marylebone was in a parlous state with BR deliberately running it down thus making a case for its closure. Now, it is once again one of the primary trunk routes out from London with double track throughout and new and modern express trains. UAM the orange Mini is joined by a Mk. II Ford Cortina Super in the station car park.