A scene which could have been a regular occurrence across North-West in years past, with a bit of poetic license of course! Seen here at Ramsbottom at the ELR DMU Gala, on 13/11/2022, are these two immaculate DMU's. On the left, awaiting departure having just arrived from Rawtenstall, is Class 104 Birmingham R.C. & W Co.. Built in 1957, is, leading, furthest from camera Class 104/1 M50517 Motor Composite Second with Lavatory while trailing is Class 104/2 M50455 Motor Brake Second. Both cars are powered by two B.U.T. (Leyland) six cylinder units. M50517 was based at Newton Heath while M50455 was based at Buxton. On the right awaiting departure for Rawtenstall, is Cravens two-car unit consisting of Class 141 Driving Trailer Composite with Toilet, E56121, dating from 1965, trailing, and Class 105/2 Driving Motor Brake Second, Sc51485, dating from 1959, leading. Sc51485 was also numbered E51485. The DMBS was powered by two B.U.T.(A.E.C.) six cylinder power units. E56121 was once based at Botanic Gardens, Kingston-upon-Hull, while Sc51485 was once based at South Gosforth. © Peter Steel 2022.

© All Rights Reserved

Built in 1957, this smart Class 104 is seen here approaching Ramsbottom, from Rawtenstall, at the ELR DMU weekend on 13/11/2022. Trailing, is Class 104/2 M50455 Motor Brake Second while leading is Class 104/1 M50517 Motor Composite Second with Lavatory. Both cars are powered by two B.U.T. (Leyland) six cylinder units. M50517 was based at Newton Heath while M50455 was based at Buxton. It was working the 12:00 Rawtenstall - Irwell Vale - Ramsbottom - Summerseat - Burrs Country Park - Bury Bolton Street service. © Peter Steel 2022.

© All Rights Reserved

Built in 1957, this smart Class 104 is seen here approaching Ramsbottom, from Rawtenstall, at the ELR DMU weekend on 13/11/2022. Trailing, is Class 104/2 M50455 Motor Brake Second while leading is Class 104/1 M50517 Motor Composite Second with Lavatory. Both cars are powered by two B.U.T. (Leyland) six cylinder units. M50517 was based at Newton Heath while M50455 was based at Buxton. It was working the 12:00 Rawtenstall - Irwell Vale - Ramsbottom - Summerseat - Burrs Country Park - Bury Bolton Street service. The 'guard' is seen handing the single line working token to the signalman. © Peter Steel 2022.

© All Rights Reserved

Built in 1957, this smart Class 104 is seen here approaching Ramsbottom, from Rawtenstall, at the ELR DMU weekend on 13/11/2022. Trailing, is Class 104/2 M50455 Motor Brake Second while leading is Class 104/1 M50517 Motor Composite Second with Lavatory. Both cars are powered by two B.U.T. (Leyland) six cylinder units. M50517 was based at Newton Heath while M50455 was based at Buxton. It was working the 12:00 Rawtenstall - Irwell Vale - Ramsbottom - Summerseat - Burrs Country Park - Bury Bolton Street service. © Peter Steel 2022.

© All Rights Reserved

Built in 1957, this smart Class 104 is seen here departing from Summerseat, for Rawtenstall, at the ELR DMU weekend on 13/11/2022. Leading, at the far end, is Class 104/2 M50455 Motor Brake Second while trailing is Class 104/1 M50517 Motor Composite Second with Lavatory. Both cars are powered by two B.U.T. (Leyland) six cylinder units. M50517 was based at Newton Heath while M50455 was based at Buxton. It was working the 10:30 Hopwood - Heywood Station Loop - Heywood - Bury Bolton Street - Burrs Country Park - Summerseat - Ramsbottom - Irwell Vale - Rawtenstall. With it being Remembrance Sunday #Lestweforget, this service paused at Bury Bolton Street, where a short service took place at the 11th, hour. © Peter Steel 2022.

© All Rights Reserved