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Set BX486

These formations have been noted:

50497 59228 50502 Noted circa 04/19831
51935 59389 52050 Noted circa 11/19841
53459 59183 53427 Listed at BX - circa Jul-85
53459 59183 53427 Listed at BX - circa Dec-85

Formation Sources
1: Eddie Knorn

Class 104 DMU at Buxton

circa 1984

Class 104s making some smoke at Buxton, circa 1984. On the right is blue grey set BX486 formed of 53424 + 59207 + 53434, the two power cars would later form the 'Mexican Bean'. Ian Dinmore/railarchive.org.uk.

Class 104 DMU at Manchester Piccadilly

1st April 1984

Blue-grey liveried set BX486 arrives into Manchester Piccadilly on the 1st April 1984. The formation is believed to be 53424 + 59207 + 53434. Dennis Taylor.

Class 104 DMU at Manchester Piccadilly

1st April 1984

53434 is closest in blue-grey liveried set BX486 is seen at Manchester Piccadilly on the 1st April 1984. Dennis Taylor.

Class 108 DMU at Stockport

circa 1985

This formation - with at least nine vehicles - is seen at Stockport circa 1985 with 'Excursion' on the destination blind. M52050 is at the front as part of a three-car Class 108, followed by a three-car Class 104 and three other vehicles, the first two being 108s. Stuart Mackay Collection.


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