
Mystery MU
2-EPB 6275 (416.275) was a surprise when it headed west from Pirbright Junction on the afternoon of 12 July 1990, possibly heading empty to Eastleigh Works. The significance of the red band above the windows of the second coach was a mystery to me when this page was first published. Apparently it indicated compartments with no internal doors, so those of a nervous disposition could avoid the risk of being trapped with a stranger and no escape route.
PHOTO DATA FOR IMAGE 90-056-15
camera : Mamiya 645 Super
lens : 150mm f/3.5
focal length : 150 (100mm 35mm eq)
shutter : 1/1000 sec
aperture : f/4.8
ISO : 100 ISO
original : 645 RDP Provia 100
SUBJECT DATA
Loco / Unit : 416.275
Train : WB Empty Stock
Location : W of, Pirbright Junction
Line : 158 Woking - Winchester
Country : United Kingdom
Date & Time : 12/07/1990 14:17