This was the first daylight working observed on Sunday morning taken just after the sun had risen. 31308 approaches York station from the north with an up engineers' train heading off for trackwork somewhere south or west from York. Note the two brake vans positioned front and rear of the consist along with some sort of ballasting machine and what I can only assume was a staff welfare coach of some type. Also note the convoluted track layout to the north end of York station in marked contrast to how it looks today, see.....
https://www.ontheupfast.com/p/21936chg/30013256077/x25-180105-gc-15-18-sunderland-london Graham and I were extremely pleased to see the dawn and feel a little warmth on our backs after such a bitter night, off to find some breakfast now!