Midland Red South 709 (TOF 709S) at Sibford Ferris – 1 Jun 1993 (195-26)

Tuesday 1 June 1993 – Midland Red South Limited 709 (TOF 709S) almost at the top of the climb of Hawk’s Lane as it entered the village of Sibford Ferris. The quite distinct and raucous sound of the Leyland National echoed in the quiet morning air as it made the climb. A series 1 11351A/1R model built in 1978 which was working the 0900 hrs service from Sibford Gower to Banbury. (The peeled fleetnumber transfer makes it look like 702 though).