These notes are supplied by Stan Acaster (Dean Forest DMU Group) and were compiled using extracts from: 'Questions and Answers on Multiple Unit Diesels' by S.E. Webb,  The British United Traction Ltd., Service Manual for 'A' Type and 'L' Type Units by B.U.T. and the Service Manual for the  R14 4-speed gearbox by Self-Changing Gears Ltd.

Preparation and basic technique
General information that a driver should know
Some Do's Dont's and Remembers
What do I do if...?
Fault Finding
Effects of Jumpers being disconnected

DMU Driving Experience Courses

Colne Valley Railway
Pressed Steel Heritage Ltd. do one day courses on this line, as well as guided tours for groups, and can even provide full driver training facilities. Contact: Mervyn Rogers

Llangollen Railway
The DMU group runs 'Driver Experience' bookings with the DMUs subject to being able to fit them between scheduled service days. Contact:
Mr. P. Faulkner, 9 Glenburn Avenue, Eastham, Wirral, Merseyside, L62 8DJ

Wensleydale Railway
Full details here