Set 960014
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circa mid-1990s
977873 at Reading circa mid-1990s. Stuart Mackay Collection.
25th August 2003
977873 at Aylesbury, 25/8/03. Robert Frise.
25th August 2003
977873 stabled at Aylesbury, 25/8/03. Robert Frise.
31st October 2003
The former 55022, 977873 is stabled at Aylesbury on 31 October 2003. S Gaskell.
31st August 2004
9778730 in the Sidings adjacent to Aylesbury station on 31st August 2004. Within three months it would be back in route learning service in blue and grey livery. AndrewHA.
6th November 2004
At Aylesbury on the 6th November 2004 was Pressed Steel bubble 977873, the former 55022, freshly painted into Blue / Grey. It carries the text "Chiltern Railways - Serving Stratford from December 12th" on the side. Roger Marks.
11th November 2004
Prior to the introduction of Chiltern Railways' services to Stratford-upon-Avon there were some route familiarisation runs for crews. On 11 November 2004 single car DMMU set 960014 (977873, ex-55022) was in use and this image shows it shortly after arrival at Stratford. Peter Tandy.
11th November 2004
During Chiltern Railways' route familiarisation runs for crews prior to the introduction of services to Stratford-upon-Avon 977873 carried some advertising on the unit's sides although it is open to debate how much notice prospective passengers may have taken of it. Taken at Stratford-upon-Avon on 11 November 2004. Peter Tandy.
11th November 2004
During the layover of 960014 at Stratford-upon-Avon on 11 November 2004 I took the opportunity to drive to Wilmcote station for another shot as it went north to Hatton on its route learning run. Here it is passing under the GWR footbridge, albeit in an odd shade of muddy pink. Peter Tandy.
11th November 2004
It doesn't take long for a train to travel from Wilmcote to Hatton, reverse, and then return. Despite the gloomy weather I must have thought int worthwhile on 11 November 2004 to hang on for 960014 to return for its second visit of the day to Stratford-upon-Avon. Peter Tandy.
8th December 2004
Taken on 08/12/04 at Wilmcote whilst 960014 (977873, ex-55022) was used on route learning duties for Driver and Guard training of Chiltern Railways staff on the Stratford-upon-Avon route, previously operated by Thames Trains. The transfer of services to Chiltern Railways commenced on 12/12/04, a few days after these photos were taken, with the route learning duties being shared with 960021 (usually used for Sandite duties). 960014 and 960013 were both transferred from Derby to Aylesbury in 2002 and subsequently exchanged with 121027 and 121031, enabling 960014 to be fully refurbished and prepared in advance of the route learning. Image by John Wills. Greg Scott Collection.
8th December 2004
Taken on 08/12/04 at Wilmcote whilst 960014 (977873, ex-55022) was used on route learning duties for Driver and Guard training of Chiltern Railways staff on the Stratford-upon-Avon route, previously operated by Thames Trains. The transfer of services to Chiltern Railways commenced on 12/12/04, a few days after these photos were taken, with the route learning duties being shared with 960021 (usually used for Sandite duties). The lesser seen Aylesbury Depot depot stickers are in evidence under the vehicle number. Image by John Wills. Greg Scott Collection.
circa December 2005
Changing ends at Kidderminster Turnback Siding, after working a test train from Aylesbury Depot before returning to Marylebone and then back to Aylesbury again, via different sidings and loops to allow for other timetabled services to pass. This was one of a series of tests over three consecutive days using the same path and routes to test suitable WiFi coverage. Greg Scott.
12th August 2006
Class 121 single-car dmu W977873 / 55022 (set 960014) stabled at Aylesbury on Saturday 12 August 2006. Ian 10B.
January 2007
977866 faces 977873 in the sidings at Aylesbury, January 2007. Fred Clark.
January 2007
977873 in the siding next to Aylesbury station, January 2007. Fred Clark.
3rd March 2007
977873 stabled at Aylesbury on 3 March 2007. John Grey Turner.
18th February 2008
Class 121 977873, set number 960 014, in BR blue and grey livery, is seen arriving at Stourbridge Junction on February 18th 2008. William Poulton.
26th February 2008
Class 121 977873, set number 960 014, is seen at Birmingham New Street in BR blue and grey livery on route learning duty for Wrexham and Shropshire Railway on 26.02.2008. Andy Cole.
17th April 2008
977873 beside 37 248 at Tyseley on 17-4-08. Spannerman37025.
17th April 2008
Pressed Steel route learner 977873 at Tyseley on 17-4-08. Spannerman37025.
18th April 2008
Some crew training runs in connection with forthcoming WSMR trains between Wrexham and London Marylebone using the single car DMMU 960014 took place on Friday 18 April 2008. The first run was to Birmingham New Street and the second up the main line to Leamington Spa. I am far more interested in seeing this old survivor of the early DMU fleet than the test runs with class 67s as these will be around for some time and I can get my photographs when the fuss has died down. This train was running about 15 minutes late at Hatton due to some earlier signalling problems and managed to run through the platforms at exactly the same time as a northbound Chiltern Trains class 165. I quickly grabbed this receding shot as the 960014 passed a load of untidy clutter on the ballast - the seemingly inevitable aftermath of major engineering work. Just why the mess can't be cleared when the work ends escapes me; it seems to invite vandalism. Peter Tandy.
18th April 2008
On 18 April 2008 bubble car 960014 was booked to run straight through Hatton station on its return to Birmingham but through previous late running lost the path and was looped in Hattons Down Goods Loop to allow a down Arriva Trains Voyager to pass on the main line. It ran into the Stratford-upon-Avon Branch platform, rekindling memories of the many years that units of this type shuttled back and forth between Leamington and Stratford. Peter Tandy.
21st May 2008
165 022 with the 17:48 Princes Risborough- Aylesbury alongside 977873 after arrival at Aylesbury on Wednesday 21st May 2008. Colin Brooks.
9th June 2008
Chiltern Railways Class 121 No. 960014 stands at Banbury on driver training duties, 9 June 2008. Brian Creasey.
20th June 2008
Class 121 route learner 977873, formerly 55022, seen at Banbury on 20 June 2008. Dave Warby.
23rd June 2008
In June 20018 the Chiltern Trains Bubble, 960014 (977873), was being use in connection with Arriva Cross Country crews learning the Chiltern Line and parts of the network between Acton and Euston in readiness for weekend diversions of Voyagers over the route. There are a couple of runs during the day but this, at Hatton on 23 June 2008, was the last and the Arriva crew has obviously been dropped off somewhere and 960014 is heading back to Tyseley for the night. These single units have long been a favourite of mine and this train was definitely the highlight of the afternoon for me. Peter Tandy.
28th June 2008
W977873's number and Aylesbury depot sticker, caught at Tyseley on 28/6/08. Daniel Adkins.
28th June 2008
Now carrying the text "training the team' on it's bodyside, W977873 is seen at Tyseley on 28/6/08. Daniel Adkins.
28th June 2008
977873 at Tyseley on 28/6/08. Daniel Adkins.
28th June 2008
The cab decals carried by 977873 when seen at Tyseley on 28/6/08. Daniel Adkins.
3rd July 2008
Chiltern Railways Class 960 unit No. 960014 (W977873) passes Dorridge on driver training duties on 3 July 2008. Brian Creasey.
3rd July 2008
Chiltern Railways Class 960 unit No. 960014 (W977873) passes Dorridge on driver training duties on 3 July 2008. Brian Creasey.
16th July 2008
Route learner 977873 (set 960014) at Banbury on 16 July 2008. Dave Warby.
8th August 2008
Class 121 DMU W977873 at Acton Main line route learning on 8-8-08. Ian Cuthbertson.
18th April 2009
Former Class 121 No. 55022, now unit Class 960 No. 960014 (W977873) is stabled at Aylesbury on 18 April 2009. Brian Creasey.
29th February 2012
977873 stabled at Aylesbury on 29-02-12. John Law.
29th February 2012
977873 stabled at Aylesbury on 29-02-12. John Law.
7th March 2012
165009 arrives into Aylesbury with 2A22, the 1138 ex Princes Risborough on 7 May 2012. Stabled in the siding is route learning vehicle 977873 and the water jetting train (977988 + 977992 + 977987). Dave Warby.
7th May 2012
Class 121 Pressed Steel route learner 977873, originally 55022, stabled in a siding alongside Aylesbury station on 7 May 2012. Behind is 977988, part of the water jetting train. Dave Warby.
7th May 2012
Route learning unit 977873 stabled at Aylesbury on 7 May 2012. Dave Warby.
9th September 2012
A faded-looking Chiltern Railways Class 121 Sandite/Route Learner W977873/960014 (ex 55022) was stabled alongside Aylesbury station on September 9th 2012. The unit was one of sixteen single units built for BR by Pressed Steel in 1960. W977873 has passed into preservation at the Southall Railway Centre. Martyn Hilbert.
13th January 2013
977873 in Derby Etches Park on January 13, 2013. David Page.
13th January 2013
977873 in Derby Etches Park on January 13, 2013. David Page.
13th January 2013
977873 in Derby Etches Park on January 13, 2013. David Page.
13th January 2013
977873 in Derby Etches Park on January 13, 2013. David Page.
13th January 2013
The cab of 977873 in Derby Etches Park on January 13, 2013. David Page.
26th September 2013
Chiltern Railways unit number 960014 at Aylesbury on 26 September 2013. Lewis Bevan.
10th June 2015
Route learning bubble 977873 stabled at Aylesbury on 10 June 2015. Tony Watson.
16th September 2015
The single car DMMUs running as 5T00 from Aylesbury to Tyseley on 16 September 2015 weren't booked to stand in Hatton DGL but rather to wait for their path north in platform 3. Through early running it had to routed along the loop because a train from Stratford-upon-Avon, 1H47, had no choice but to use that platform for the scheduled station stop. After the Stratford train had gone south and 3 trains had gone north 960014 + 55020 were allowed to leave the loop and resume their journey. It was a bit of a shame given the sunny conditions that they were routed through the branch platform but it was fortunate that some trees cast a complete shadow over the line thus avoiding an unpleasant shot in contre-jour. This is far from being 960014's first trip along here; I photographed it in the area on at least 3 previous occasions including on 23 June 2008 when it was running a timing trial before WSMR started locomotive-hauled operations. Peter Tandy.
16th September 2015
I was just in the process of grinding some beans for my coffee on 16 September 2015 when a friend 'phoned urging me to get over to the Hatton area as soon as possible because 960014 (977873) and 55020 were heading north from Aylesbury to Tyseley and were already near Fenny Compton. Having always been a fan of single car DMMUs I grabbed my camera bag and drove over to the 3 arch bridge in Dark Lane, Hatton. As soon as opened the car door I heard a train coming and just had time to take my camera from its bag and grab a rather unsatisfactory shot without checking any camera settings and without noticing that it was set to manual focus after taking some astronomical photographs a few nights ago. The shot is just about acceptable as it shows the rare sight of two "bubbles" in the Down Goods Loop. Peter Tandy.
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