but the wartime utility buses had been built using poor quality timber and were prone to premature deterioration
While not intended for mainline duties
and the engine completely rebuilt in about 40 minutes
Stanier’s 5MT 4-6-0s were one of the most numerous classes of locomotives built in the UK
just five days before crews embarked on their historic raid
39-700A BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open BR Blue & Grey (Inter-City) No.M9516 option-set-077 but the wartime utility busesThe Mk2Fs were the final evolution of the Mk2 family, British Rails second generation of standard coach design, and these coaches featured full air conditioning, interior panelling made of plastic, a new style of seating and tinted windows. Initially only three types were built, Tourist Second Opens, First Opens and Brake Second Opens, but some First Opens were later converted into Restaurant First Buffets, whilst several Brake Second Opens were