B436 Chilson 17 April 1984

B436 (51376, 59500 & 51334) passes Chilson on 17 April 1984 with the 2A79 07:43 Moreton-in-Marsh to Didcot stopping service. It has just called at Ascott-under-Wychwood station (behind the trees in the background). Despite the high voltage power lines, this is one of my favourite Cotswold Line locations, as in the 1980s it offered uninterrupted views in both directions. Unfortunately there is now no longer any view at all for westbound trains (at least when the sun is out), but this view is still possible, although its been a long time since such a wide angle has been possible. The rustic lineside fence pictured here has now been supplemented by a selection of not very photogenic, and very tall bushes!