Few vehicles have survived due to the asbestos insulation, which is very costly to remove, and leaves vehicles as empty shells.

51485		DMBS		East Lancashire Railway
56121		DTCL		East Lancashire Railway
56456		DTCL		Llangollen Railway

The NRM had shown interest in 53812, which had been asbestos stripped by BR, partnered with Class 100 53355. Lack of space prevented the pair from being claimed when withdrawn, so they were stored for a long period at Crewe Carriage shed. Unfortunately during this time the two asbestos free vehicles were badly vandalised and the substantial amount of repairs needed deterred the NRM from taking them. They were moved to Derby Etches Park at the end of 1990, then on to Vic Berry's in Leicester in early 1991 for scrapping.

The West Somerset Railway bought 51485 / 56121 from the ER in spring 1982. The unit made its journey to the line via Derby for tyre turning, Bristol and Bridgewater. Until the end of 1983 the set ran in BR blue, but was then painted green with yellow ends. These were subsequently bought by the ELR in '97, are now asbestos free, and in the process of being rebuilt. At the Llangollen Railway, the 105 DTC runs with their Class 127 DMBS.