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Vehicle 50620 / 53620


Class 108

Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: Leyland 150hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30406
Diagram: 543

Allocations

28/10/58 New to 53C (Hull Springhead)
30/11/58 Transferred to 53B (Hull Botanic Gardens) - (53C closed)
w/e 03/01/59 Transferred to 56G (Hammerton Street)
4w/e 31/10/59 On loan to 41A (Darnall)
4w/e 28/11/59 Ex-loan back to 56G (Hammerton Street)
3w/e 19/03/60 Transferred to 51A (Darlington)
3w/e 24/11/62 On loan to 18A (Toton)
3w/e 29/12/62 Ex-loan back to 51A (Darlington)
3w/e 02/03/63 On loan to 40A (Lincoln)
07/04/63 Ex-loan back to 51A (Darlington)
4w/e 04/01/64 Transferred to South Gosforth
Feb-64Depot code change52J
4w/e 04/04/64 Transferred to 51A (Darlington)
4w/e 02/01/65 Transferred to South Gosforth
28/02/65 Transferred to 51A (Darlington)
w/e 05/03/66 Transferred to 67A (Corkerhill)
3w/e 30/04/66 Transferred to 64H (Leith Central)
4w/e 17/06/67 On loan to South Gosforth
2w/e 01/07/67 Transferred to South Gosforth
31/05/70 Transferred to 55H (Neville Hill)
4w/e 05/12/70 Transferred to 52J (South Gosforth)
May-73Depot code changeGF
2w/e 01/05/77 Transferred to NL (Neville Hill)
20/05/84 Transferred to BG (Hull Botanic Gardens)
04/10/87 Transferred to BR (Bristol Bath Road)
14/05/90 Transferred to CF (Cardiff Canton) PCFX
07/07/91 Transferred to BR (Bristol Bath Road) PBRX
11/06/92 Sector Change to BR (Bristol Bath Road) RFXZ
30/10/92 Sector Change to HQ (Headquarters) RFXX
10/11/92 Withdrawn from HQ (Headquarters) RFXX

The vehicle carried the following numbers:

50620 - original number
53620 - from Apr-83 (53xxx / 54xxx change)

Modifications

Dec-74 - AWS fitted

Refurbished

At Doncaster Works dated 22/07/1977 released in white/blue stripe livery

Disposal

Scrapped by Gwent Demolition, Margam

Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:


50620 59386 50642 As delivered to 53C - 28th October 1958
50620 59386 50642 Noted 06/09/1959 - RTCS (West Riding Branch) Talyllyn Scenic Railtour 50644-59388-50622 + 50616-56207 + 50620-59386-50642
50620 59386 50642 Noted 06/09/59 - working the 'Talyllyn Scenic Diesel' railtour.
50620 59386 50642 Transfer to 41A - 4w/e 31/10/59 - on loan
50620 59386 50642 Transfer to 56G - 4w/e 28/11/59 - ex-loan ER
50620 59386 50644 Transfer to 18A - 3w/e 24/11/62 - on loan
50620 59386 50644 Transfer to 51A - 3w/e 29/12/62 - ex-loan LMR
50620 59386 50643 Transfer to 40A - 3w/e 02/03/63 - on loan from NER
50620 59386 50643 Transfer to 51A - 07/04/63 - ex-loan ER
50620 59386 50642 Transfer to South Gosforth - 4w/e 04/01/64
50620 59386 50746 Transfer to 51A - 4w/e 04/04/64
50620 59387 50645 Transfer to South Gosforth - 4w/e 02/01/65
50620 59387 50645 Transfer to 51A - 28/02/65
50620 59387 50632 Noted 15/08/19701
50620 59387 50632 Noted 18/09/70 - at Doncaster2
50620 56195 Noted 02/06/1973 - at Newcastle3
50620 56195 Noted 28/12/74 - at Darlington.
N142 50620 56195 Noted 07/01/75 - in Newcastle Central, set number only on 561954
N142 50620 56195 Noted 24/08/75 - on South Gosforth depot, set number on both vehicles4
50620 56195 Noted 10/09/1975 - at Carlisle 1
50620 56195 Noted 30/12/75 - at Newcastle2
50620 56195 Noted 03/01/76 - at Newcastle2
50620 56195 Noted 03/04/76 - in Newcastle Central4
50620 56195 Noted 06/11/1976 - at Newcastle 1
50620 56195 Transfer to NL - 2w/e 01/05/77
50620 56195 Noted circa 03/19785
50620 56195 Noted circa 06/19815
50620 56195 Noted circa 10/19825
53620 54195 Noted 30/04/1983 - Leeds5
53620 54203 Noted circa 10/19865
53620 54203 Noted 30/11/19865
53620 54203 Noted 08/12/86 - on 10:38 Sheffield - Hull6
53620 53631 Noted 01/05/87 - at York4
B968 53620 54203 Formed at BR circa 10/87
B968 53620 54209 Listed at BR - 29/02/88
B968 53620 54203 Formation change - BR - 2w/e 13/03/88 - 54203 (ex-B969) replaced 54201 (to B969)
B968 53620 54203 Listed at BR - 15/05/89
C968 53620 54203 Noted circa 03/19915
968 53620 54203 Noted 22/05/91 - at Cardiff7
spare 53620 Listed at BR - Dec-91

Formation Sources
1: Peter Wallwork
2: Leonard Rogers
3: Jeremy Goodyear
4: Gerald Brown
5: Eddie Knorn
6: Martin Baumann
7: Aaron Calder

Images:

Class 108 DMU at Neville Hill depot

circa August 1977

An official image (1 of 18, negative D4851-7) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows E50620 and presumably E56195 at Neville Hill depot where they were allocated. The work dates painted on the vehicles show late July 1977 but the vehicles have signs of use so this is probably circa August 1977. British Rail.

Class 108 DMU at Neville Hill depot

circa August 1977

An official image (2 of 18, negative D4851-8) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the front end of DMBS E50620 with the West Yorkshire PTE logo. Neville Hill depot, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (3 of 18, negative D4851-17) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It is probably to show the chromed door/grab handles. Probably E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (4 of 18, negative D4851-13) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the centre of the number one (drivers) side of DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. Note the experiment plate on the solebar just above the radiator. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (5 of 18, negative D4851-16) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the centre of the number two (non-drivers) side of DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (6 of 18, negative D4851-14) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the end of DMBS E50620, presumably coupled to E56195, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Inside a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (7 of 18, negative D4851-2) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the drivers compartment of DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (8 of 18, negative D4851-5) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows new padding under the drivers desk on DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (9 of 18, negative D4851-4) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the area under the drivers desk in front of the drivers seat on DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (10 of 18, negative D4851-3) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the fire extinguisher and container of detonators behind the drivers seat on DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Detail of a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (11 of 18, negative D4851-12) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows a heater outlet in a cab door way, thought to be 50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

Inside a Class 108 DMU

circa August 1977

An official image (13 of 18, negative D4851-24) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the interior of E50620, circa August 1977. This DMBS had the handles fitted to the seats, the accompanying DTC did not. British Rail.

Class 108 DMU at Tyseley

7th February 1988

Class 108 53620 is seen stabled at Tyseley carriage sidings on 07.02.1988. Tyseley was never a large user of the Class 108s. Andy Cole.

Class 108 DMU at Bristol Temple Meads

May 1989

Set number: B968

Class 108 set B968 formed 53620 + 54203 in May 1989 at Bristol Temple Meads. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 108 DMU at Exeter St Davids

28th May 1989

Set number: B968

Two Class 108 twins - 53620 + 54203 and 53619 + 54230 - approaching Exeter St Davids on 28 May 1989. Keith Miller.


The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:

DMU

Date: circa August 1977

An official image (16 of 18, negative D4851-18) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the gangway from what is presumed to be 56195 into 50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.

DMU

Date: 20th March 1979

E51953 is at the front of a five-car trans-Pennine set formed E51953/51969/59772/50620/5???? seen in leeds on 20 March 1979. Malcolm Clements.

DMU

Date: 20th March 1979

E59772 with E51969 on the left seen at Leeds on March 20, 1979. On the rear is a Class 108, the formation contains E51953 + 51969 + 59772 + 50620 + 5xxxx. Malcolm Clements.

DMU

Date: 20th March 1979

Class 124 trailer second E59772 with Class 108 DMBS E50620 at Leeds on March 20th 1979. The Class 108 was working as part of a Trans-Pennine set. Malcolm Clements.

DMU

Date: 20th March 1979

Class 124 vehicles E59772, E51969 and E51953 are working with a 2-car Class 108 (E50620 visible) when seen at Leeds on the 20th March 1979. Malcolm Clements.

DMU

Date: 29th March 1988

Set number: B965

The new order at Weston-super-Mare. It’s Tuesday March 29 1988 and Leyland 155325 has just arrived on a press demonstration run from Westbury. Meanwhile, B965 (54203 + 53620) arrives on a Taunton train. Just visible in the ‘six-foot’ are tubs of daffodils, the station staff’s attempt to brighten the surroundings. Mel Holley.

DMU

Date: March 1989

Set number: B968

Class 108 set B968 (presumably 54203 + 53620) makes a smoky departure from Bristol Bath Road depot circa March 1989. Stuart Mackay Collection.