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A break at Barrhead.

By 1999 time was running out for first generation DMUs in Scotland, with a handful of Met Camm power twin sets operating from Corkerhill depot on some Glasgow suburban services. Taken on 1st August that year, when these had only a few months to go before being replaced by Sprinters.

101688 (51431 + 51501) are seen during a runround at Barrhead on 1st August 1999, with the guard taking a break in the sunshine.

This unit was not so lucky, being completely destroyed by fire near Mossend Yard on 17th November that year.

Type: Class 101
Vehicle: 51431
Visible Set No.: 101688
Location: Barrhead
Date: 1st August 1999

Photographer: Murray Liston
Service: Glasgow - Barrhead (or vice versa)
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