C4661 Land Rover Series 1 – RAF option-set-097 bringing to an end 49

bringing to an end 49 years of operations and making the CEPs the longest-lived BR Mk 1 EMUs

All passed into British Railways ownership in 1948 and they were numbered 64700-64988

now with Brush Electrical Equipment fitted after re-tendering for the next batch of locomotives

the cars were modified by the SP with slab sides in the 1960s

a side-by-side for family trips in the country

C4661 Land Rover Series 1 – RAF option-set-097 bringing to an end 49A symbol of rugged dependability, the Land Rover Series 1 became a familiar sight across Royal Air Force bases throughout the post war years. Painted in service blue and fitted with a canvas rear cover, vehicles like this were used for everything from airfield support duties to general transport, prized for their toughness and ability to handle rough terrain with ease. Here, the classic short wheelbase profile, exposed rivet detailing, and functional,