196012 approaches Islip on 16 July 2026 with the 5F24 11:48 Milton Keynes Central to Oxford Chiltern Railways route learner. Although all DMUs now have to have high intensity headlights, I can't help thinking that the very dark front of these new units makes them less visible. Certainly in the bright midday summer sun they show up less well in the distance, compared with units with the traditional yellow front.