47486 passes through Radley station on 28 November 1981 with the 1O19 07:55 Newcastle to Poole service. The low sun not only highlights details such as the locomotive's handbrake wheel, but also the shadow of the footbridge (complete with solitary photographer!). Much has changed at Radley since this picture was taken. Naturally there are no longer any Rail Blue 47s on trains of matching stock, but also the completely empty bank between the railway and the road in this view is now covered with trees. Also, the bridge has been replaced, and a large radio mast has been erected near the small hut on the left. On the plus side, the amount of passengers actually using Radley station has increased considerably since 1981.