31439 Cambridge 1M76 210587
I'm not certain of the date here - I had this engine on this train (1M76, 16:13 Cambridge - Birmingham or its 1986/1987 timetable incarnation, the 16:11, 1M39) six times in eight months! Most probably 21/05/87 or 03/08/87 but, although indistinct, the shadows suggest nearer mid-summer, so I'll opt for the former, which was a Thursday.
'439 wasn't one of my favourites around that time, the photo being of interest due to the presence of two Cambridge legends. The driver is notorious maniac Sid Pauley who was always good for a cab-ride and a liberal interpretation of line speeds! The other is guard George Grass - a very crank friendly chap. A pleasure to meet either of them out on the bash.
31439 Cambridge 1M76 210587
I'm not certain of the date here - I had this engine on this train (1M76, 16:13 Cambridge - Birmingham or its 1986/1987 timetable incarnation, the 16:11, 1M39) six times in eight months! Most probably 21/05/87 or 03/08/87 but, although indistinct, the shadows suggest nearer mid-summer, so I'll opt for the former, which was a Thursday.
'439 wasn't one of my favourites around that time, the photo being of interest due to the presence of two Cambridge legends. The driver is notorious maniac Sid Pauley who was always good for a cab-ride and a liberal interpretation of line speeds! The other is guard George Grass - a very crank friendly chap. A pleasure to meet either of them out on the bash.