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Vehicle 50416 / 975005

Class 109

BR Diagram 606

Builder: Wickham
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: Leyland 150hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30288
Diagram: 606

Allocations

29/10/57 New to 30A (Stratford)
Nov-58 Transferred to 31A (Cambridge)
2w/e 13/08/66 Transferred to 30A (Stratford)
4w/e 07/10/67 To departmental stock 36A (Doncaster)
May 1973Depot code changeDR
by 03/03/80 Transferred to YK (York)
Oct-81 Withdrawn

The vehicle carried the following numbers:

50416 - original number
975005 - from Oct-67 (departmental stock)

Department Use as TDB975005

ER General Manager's Saloon From 10/67 to 10/81.

Disposal

Preserved - more details.

Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:


50416 56171 As delivered to 30A - 29th October 1957
50416 56171 Noted 11th December 1957
50416 56171 Noted 9th March 1958
50416 56171 Noted 13th August 1959
50416 56171 Noted 12/05/66 - on Bletchley-Cambridge services in blue livery1
975005 975006 Noted 03/06/1973 - Departmental working at Doncaster
975005 975006 Noted 06/09/75 - at York2
975005 975006 Noted 21/02/77 - at Doncaster2
975005 975006 Noted 11/04/77 - at York2

Formation Sources
1: Roy Endersby
2: Leonard Rogers

Images:

Class 109 DMU at between Widford and Hadham

circa October 1957

A Wickham of Ware publicity image (negative W/299) showing new E50416 and E56171 circa October 1957. It is thought be between Widford and Hadham, the second/third stations out of St. Margarets on the Buntingford branch - pretty much as close as possible to the Wickham factory at Ware without being on the main line. If so then the train is facing towards Widford and St. Margarets. Wickham.

Class 109 DMU at Southend Victoria

15th December 1957

A Wickham DMU formed of E50416 + E56171 in Southend Victoria station on 15 December 1957. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 109 DMU at Prittlewell

15th January 1958

Members of the BTC Eastern Area Board and officers of the Eastern Region on the platform at Prittlewell on the Shenfield - Southend (Victoria) line on 15 January 1958. Behind is a Wickham DMU formed DMBS E50416 and presumably DTCL 56171, the set took them to several locations during their inspection tour. British Railways.

Class 109 DMU at Doncaster

1967

Seen at Doncaster soon after conversion in 1967. David Faircloth.

Class 109 DMU at Doncaster

circa 1970

The ER General Managers saloon 975005 / 975006 seen in the excursion platform at Doncaster St James Bridge circa 1970. John Law.

Class 109 DMU at Bingley

Unknown date

The Wickham ER General Managers saloon 975005 / 975006 heads out of Bingley past 5690. Date unknown. Rex Holt.

Class 109 DMU at Manchester Victoria

Unknown date

The ER General Manager's saloon 975005 + 975006 arrives into Manchester Victoria, date unknown. Walter Burt.

Class 109 DMU at Tivetshall

Unknown date

The Wickham built ER General Managers saloon 975005 / 975005, having just cross over the level crossing at Tivetshall on the Great Eastern Main Line, date unknown. Steve Davies Collection.

Class 109 DMU at Tivetshall

Unknown date

The Wickham ER General Managers saloon 975005 / 975006 at Tivetshall, date unknown. Steve Davies Collection.

Class 109 DMU at Kennett

Unknown date

The ER General Managers saloon 975005 / 975006 is seen at Kennett with Aldeburgh on the blinds, as a three car set headed by a Class 104 passes on the centre road. Date unknown. Image taken by John Vaughan. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 109 DMU at Darsham

Unknown date

The ER General Managers saloon 975005 / 975006 at Darsham, date unknown. It has 'LW' painted on the blue squares. Steve Davies Collection.

Class 109 DMU at Darsham

Unknown date

The ER General Managers saloon 975005 / 975006 at Darsham, date unknown. Steve Davies Collection.

Class 109 DMU at York

March 1976

A rushed shot out a carriage window of Wickham-built General Manager's Saloon DB9750005 and DB975006 at York in March 1976. Hugh Llewelyn.

Class 109 DMU at Bayford

circa 1977

The Wickham built ER General Managers Saloon 975005 + 975006 at Bayford of the Hetford Loop circa 1977. The KDH Archive.

Inside a Class 109 DMU

Unknown date

On board the ER General Manager saloon: Wickham power car 975005. The centre saloon contained a large table for meetings / eating. Date unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Inside a Class 109 DMU

Unknown date

On board the ER General Manager saloon: Wickham power car 975005. The front saloon of both vehicles contained an assortment of swivel chairs, tables (neither fixed) an a large sofa (the sofa was on different sides on each car). Note the badly fitted carpet. Date unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Inside a Class 109 DMU

Unknown date

On board the ER General Manager saloon: Wickham power car 975005. The front saloon of both vehicles contained an assortment of swivel chairs, tables (neither fixed) an a large sofa (the sofa was on different sides on each car). Note the badly fitted carpet. Date unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Inside a Class 109 DMU

Unknown date

Life on-board the ER General Manager saloon: Wickham 975005. The cab is to the left. Occupants / date unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Inside a Class 109 DMU

Unknown date

Life on-board the ER General Manager saloon: Wickham 975005. This was taken from what was the front vestibule looking towards the rear of the vehicle. Occupants / date unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 109 DMU at Penistone

April 1977

The Wickham ER General Manager Saloon 975005 + 975006 photographed coming off the Huddersfield line at Penistone in April 1977, during a special charter working. Paul Braybrook.

Class 109 DMU at Kings Cross

September 1977

The Wickham ER General Managers saloon (975005/975006) in London Kings Cross in September 1977. 54A South Dock.

Class 109 DMU at York

September 1977

The Wickham ER Saloon 975005 + 975006 seen from the NRM at York in September 1977. Tony Watson.

Class 109 DMU at York depot

circa 1978

Departmental DMUs at York MPD circa 1978: Wickham 975005 + 975006 and Gloucester 975349 + 975539. Chris McKee.

Class 109 DMU at York depot

7th April 1979

The Eastern Region General Managers saloon DB975005 and DB975006 is seen stabled at York depot on April 7th 1979 during a Midland Railfans visit. Ian Charles.

Class 109 DMU at York

22nd September 1979

Departmental Wickham unit 975005 and 975006 at York on 22 September 1979. Note the toilet being flushed. Brian Daniels.

Class 109 DMU at Stourton C&amp;W

12th October 1980

Bufferbeam details of 975005 when at Stourton C&W, 12/10/80. Malcolm Clements.

Class 109 DMU at Stourton C&amp;W

12th October 1980

Bufferbeam details of 975005 when at Stourton C&W, 12/10/80. Malcolm Clements.

Class 109 DMU at Stourton C&amp;W

12th October 1980

Out of use at Stourton C&W. Note the center cab window is missing. 12th October 1980. Malcolm Clements.

Class 109 DMU at Stourton C&amp;W

12th October 1980

Out of use at Stourton C&W. Note the center cab window is missing. 12th October 1980. Malcolm Clements.

Class 109 DMU at Stourton C&amp;W

12th October 1980

Out of use at Stourton C&W. Note the center cab window is missing. 12th October 1980. Malcolm Clements.

Class 109 DMU at Stourton

21st April 1981

The ER General Managers saloon TDB975005 + TDB975006 at Stourton, Leeds, on April 21 1981. John Carter.


The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:

DMU

Date: circa October 1957

A Wickham of Ware publicity image (negative W/298) showing a side view of new E56171 and E50416 circa October 1957. It is thought be between Widford and Hadham, the second/third stations out of St. Margarets on the Buntingford branch - pretty much as close as possible to the Wickham factory at Ware without being on the main line. If so then the train is facing towards Widford and St. Margarets. Wickham.

DMU

Date: 19th January 1958

A Wickham twin DMU with E56171 and presumably E50416 at Stratford depot on 19 January 1958. Note the group gathered around the Brush loco in the shed. Stuart Mackay Collection.

DMU

Date: circa early 1970s

The departmental Wickham DMU DB975006 + DB975005 departing from Doncaster circa early 1970s. John Horne Collection.

DMU

Date: unknown

The Eastern Region General Manager's Saloon DB975006 / DB975005 is seen at the Rolling Mills, Darlington in the 1970s. Graeme Phillips Collection.

DMU

Date: unknown

The Wickham built ER General Managers saloon 975006 / 975005, seen at the crossing at Tivetshall on the Great Eastern Main Line, date unknown. Steve Davies Collection.

DMU

Date: unknown

The Wickham ER General Managers saloon 975006 / 975005 at Chantry Road level crossing, Saxmundham, date unknown. Steve Davies Collection.

DMU

Date: 30th July 1973

975006 / 975005 at Norwich, 30/7/73. David Mant.

DMU

Date: 1975

The Wickham ER General Managers saloon 975006/975005 at Saxilby station on one of its outings in 1975. Walter Burt.

DMU

Date: 1977

The Wickham saloon 975006 / 975005 seen in York TMD in 1977. John Law.

DMU

Date: 4th August 1979

Class 109 D Wickham built Eastern Region Managers Departmental Saloon 975006 + 975005 stabled at York, August 4th 1979. Ian Charles.

                                                                                                                                                                             


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