L420 Evenlode 29 April 1986

With a wave from the driver, L420 (51400, 59510 & 51358) passes Evenlode on 29 April 1986 with the 2B60 16:40 Reading to Moreton-in-Marsh service. This is one of my favourite Cotswold Line pictures, as although it is only of a humble DMU, the superb lighting and shadow free location make an excellent picture of this truly local 'all stations' train. In the 1980s I kept this location free of bushes, with particular attention being paid to the willow bush that can be seen in the lower left corner. Unfortunately pruning only encouraged it!