Lincoln's TDB 977123-6 had interior fittings, including doors and seats taken out. They were converted at the end of 1982. 977123 paired with 977126 were soon seen as far away as Sheffield and Leicester by March '83. They vehicles later moved to Doncaster and were used for route learning due to the York ECML diversion. By Nov/Dec. their work was done and they spent most of the time stabled outside the works. 977453/4 were converted in 1986.

One of the route learning sets at Sheffield Midland. It still has it's rubber pad between the cab window and the first "passenger" window, which was fitted to avoid tablets damaging the bodywork when exchanged on the move. Ian Francis

The Sandites were converted at Carlisle Currock in 1982. Other vehicles (including 56148) were considered for conversion but rejected.

The ER converted (generally by removing the seating) several vehicles in the period around 1985 for parcels use. They were used out of Cambridge on Red Star traffic such as to Liverpool St, sometimes hauling a GUV. The second column shows the withdrawal dates. Pictures can be found here.

The MOD was apparently going to buy 56462 for training, but bought Class 100 56111 instead.