I really think that the Class 124 Swindon built DMUs were the most elegant built and despite being twenty years old when this photograph was taken look modern and purposeful. This unidentified set is seen passing Gilberdyke station with the 14.50 Hull to Leeds service with the passengers enjoying a good ride on this unit in relative luxury even if the fabled buffets had been removed by this time. Beyond the array of fine mechanical signalling is Oxmardyke signal box and notice the undulating track emphasised in this telephoto image. Graham can just be seen walking back towards the station having secured his photograph standing on the foot crossing the steps of which can be seen behind him. This foot crossing is still extant today but just traverses two tracks with the railway lined by tall trees; all so different than this wide open scene!
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