British Rail Class 107
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The British Rail Class 107 diesel multiple units were built by the Derby Works of British Railways and were introduced in 1960. The class looked similar to the later Class 108 units, but were heavier - having been built out of steel.
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[edit] Usage
They were designed for use in the Scottish Region, and remained there for their service lives. Most were withdrawn from service by 1991.
Many of the units went into departmental use after being withdrawn from passenger use. The class suffered from a structural problem, however, which could result in the bodies separating from the chassis under heavy braking.
[edit] Numbering
- DMBS 51985 - 52010
- DMCL 52011 - 52036
- TSL 59782 - 59807
Sets numbered as 107425-449 in DMBS order (the DMCLs & TSLs were formed into the sets at random). Renumbered to 107725-749 in 1988 to avoid confusion of set numbers with new 156 units which also had 4xx numbers. Renumbered again to 107025-049 about 1990 to avoid similar confusion with new class 158s numbered in 7xx series.
[edit] Technical details
- Builder: BR Derby Works
- Introduced: 1960
- Coupling Code: Blue Square
- Body: 58ft 1in x 9ft 3in
- Engines: Two BUT, 150 bhp
- Transmission: Standard mechanical
For coupling codes see British United Traction
[edit] Preservation
Several examples of the class have entered preservation.
| Number | Vehicle type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51990 | DMBS | Strathspey Railway |
| 51993 | DMBS | Embsay Steam Railway |
| 52005 | DMBS | Embsay Steam Railway |
| 52006 | DMBS | Wensleydale Railway |
| 52008 | DMBS | Strathspey Railway |
| 52012 | DMC | Embsay Steam Railway |
| 52025 | DMC | Wensleydale Railway |
| 52029 | DMC | Llangennech (stored) |
| 52030 | DMC | Strathspey Railway |
| 52031 | DMC | Embsay Steam Railway |
| 59791 | TS | Wensleydale Railway |
[edit] References
- Motive Power Recognition: 3 DMUs. Colin J. Marsden
- British Railway Pictorial: First Generation DMUs. Kevin Robertson
- British Rail Fleet Survey 8: Diesel Multiple Units- The First Generation. Brian Haresnape
- A Pictorial Record of British Railways Diesel Multiple Units. Brian Golding
