47640 Long Marston 26 March 1996

47640 University of Strathclyde arrives at Long Marston in the drizzle on 26 March 1996 with the 5Z94 10:33 Strawberry Hill to Long Marston special conveying former Southern Region third rail EMUs for storage. The train comprises Class 416 2-EPB 6213, Class 414 2-HAP 4308, Class 416 2-EPBs 6308, 6309 & 6402, & Class 414 2-HAP 4311. At least the poor weather meant that the picture could be taken from the north side of the line for a change, with the outline of the Cotswold Hills just visible in the gloom in the distance.