On the 6-20pm to York standing at platform 5. A long run ahead awaits this Aberystwyth to York service, with Standard 80099 seen here at its head at the start of its run, this engine probably working through to Afon Wen from where the line deviates northwards to Chester and beyond.
A popular seaside resort, Aberystwyth boasted a substantial Motive Power Depot wih a number of "Manors" on its books, all kept in pristine condition for the principal passenger duties covered by that Depot, including the renowned Cambrian Coast Express.
The Standard 80000 class had replaced their smaller 82000 sisters on the Cambrian network during the mid 'fiftifes, the 82000's having been restricted in their long distance runs by limited water capacity, their larger replacements having the advantage of larger water tanks.