While at Aintree station Merseyside during Grand National Day 1975 , myself and a friend came across a DMU which looked particularly well turned out and freshly painted. It was stationary with the motor off so we went for a closer look. My friend who was far more knowledgeable than I, thought it might be brand new stock but on closer inspection discerned that it looked far younger than its years but had been well maintained and seen little hard work. A lady equally as well turned out as the DMU appeared at the door smoking a Sobranie cocktail cigarette and invited us inside. One side was well equipped for serving drinks and food and the other was a comfortable lounge with a large projector television on which the race would be shown. It seemed to have been hired for the day by a consortium of rich people who wanted to be near to the race but miss the crush and crowds. We were treated to a glass two of champagne and a few beers and left feeling at peace with the world. Has anyone else any recollection of that DMU or anything similar? I wonder what it cost to hire and where it is now? It would be a shame if age alone brought it to a breaker's yard.