Does anyone know the history of the Class 101 DMUs operating in Cornwall and Devon in the early 1970s?
I have seen a few photos of P800, P801, and P803 at various places in Devon and Cornwall between 1972 and 1974. How long did they last at Laira for? It would appear only a year to 18-months or so before they were re-shedded. Why such a short life in the West Country and why were they needed in the first place?
They all seem to have been in Blue/Grey by this time and all with headcode box - none seem to have been in all Blue.
I know some came back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, in Network Southeast colours.