Stewards, in uniform, hold open the doors, as passengers disembark from M50971 Diesel Observation Train, at Tenterden Town Station,
These Diesel Observation Train, vehicles were introduced in the 1950's for duties on secondary lines and are in direct line of decent from the GWR Railcars, exemplified by No. 20 above and, earlier still, from the Ford and Shefflex railbuses pioneered by Colonel Stephens on the K&ESR. These vehicles are commonly referred to as the Diesel Mechanical Multiple Unit - or 'DMMU' for short! They were acquired for the K&ESR in 1993 and an extensive programme of renovation has since progressed steadily. Both vehicles were constructed in 1959 and are now turned out in their original green livery. They are regularly used to supplement steam services on quieter days - their observation ends proving popular with passengers. One vehicle contains the guard's and luggage compartment, whilst the other features a first class saloon and lavatory.
Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Tenterden Town Station, Tenterden, Kent
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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