97653, (formerly PWM653), receives attention at Swindon Works in November 1983. The Western Region had a fleet of five of these diesel-electric shunters that worked mainly in the Civil Engineers pre-assembly depots like Taunton Fairwater yard. They would also be used in engineers' possessions. Three of the five were preserved but this example was scrapped.
Location: Swindon Works
Original line: Great Western Railway
Photographer: Roger Geach
Contact photographer: Roger Geach
Date: 18/11/1983
Image number: 90935