The day after it was announced as being the recipient of the ‘Railcar of the Year’ award, Class 104 No. M50455 worked the last passenger run at the ELR, which closed from January 3 for engineering works including track renewal north of Ramsbottom and bridge work. Passenger services are due to resume on March 25. The Class 104 DMU is seen working the 14.35 Heywood to Rawtenstall departing Burrs on January 2, led by No. M50517.
TOM MCATEE
THE Railcar Association announced on January 1, that the winner of the annual ‘Railcar of the Year’ competition for 2022 was Kevin Dowd’s Class 104 DMBS (Driving Motor Brake Second) No. M50455, based on the East Lancashire Railway (ELR). This 1957-built vehicle, in the care of the Birmingham Railcar Workgroup, has been receiving attention for many years.