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Prototype DEMU 210 001 heads east at Ruscombe near Twyford on 29/12/82. Class 210 was a prototype Diesel Multiple Unit intended as the basis for a class to replace most of then aging first generation DMU's dating from the 1950's. It was over engineered and ultimately too expensive. Cheaper Sprinters and Pacers eventually became the next generation of DMU's. Photo copyright Stephen Dance (steved@kellock.co.uk)