Graham and I were able to clamber aboard one of

the former LMS vans stored awaiting onward movement and scrapping at Whittlesea. This view inside of M31010 shows its functional and relatively smart interior. Notice the two semi-enclosed areas on opposite sides of the van. These housed a small seat for the guard and access to the ducket or protruding windows that afforded a view along the length of the train that was a notable feature of this design of this van.