Class 127 DMU images
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February 1966
This is believed to be the underside of M59625, it was one of a series of images taken in the aftermath of a fire at Napsbury on 9 February 1966. This is London Midland Region negative DL3851 taken at Cricklewood depot. The accident report noted the vehicle "received damage to the vacuum reservoir tank" which is evident in the photo. British Railways.
February 1966
M51632 and M59625 in Crickwood depot in February 1966, one of a series of images taken in the aftermath of a fire at Napsbury on 9 Ferbuary 1966. This is London Midland Region negative DL3852. British Railways.
February 1966
During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. These are the cardan shaft pieces afterwards. The caption on the image (Derby Works negative 66/176) reading "No.2 cardan shaft from railcar M51622 superimposed on full size sketch of surrounding equipment". British Railways.
February 1966
During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. These are the cardan shaft pieces that were recovered. The caption on the image (Derby Works negative 66/177) reading "Portions of fractured cardan shaft (No.2) from railcar M.51622". British Railways.
February 1966
During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/178) reads "Portion of fractured cardan shaft (No.2), bearing slip-ring assembly, from railcar M.51622". British Railways.
February 1966
During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/179) reads "Portion of fractured cardan shaft (No.2), final drive end, from railcar M.51622". British Railways.
February 1966
During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/180) reads "Centre portion of cardan shaft tube and slip-ring carrying portion, showing fractured faces; from No.2 position, railcar M.51622". British Railways.
February 1966
During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/181) reads "Centre portion of cardan shaft tube from No.2 position, railcar M.51622" British Railways.
February 1966
During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/182) reads "Slip ring assembly details from No.2 cardan shaft, railcar M.51622" British Railways.
16th April 1966
The staff of Gretton station, and the crew of the 5.55pm to Bedford, on the last day of services, 16th April 1966. Stuart Mackay Collection.
circa June 1967
Class 127 TSL M59606 painted into an experimental livery of plain blue with a waist and upper white (or rail grey) stripes. It will be in Marylebone for inspection by BRB Members based in Marylebone House. Undated but probably circa June 1967 which is painted in the solebar. Robert Forsythe Collectrion.
July 1967
BR (Derby) Suburban (later Class 127) 4-car dmu Nos. M51650 (127 in original green livery), M59633 (186 in blue livery), M59592 (186 in blue livery) & M51636 (127 in blue livery) entering St Pancras on a service from Bedford, 07/67. Hugh Llewelyn.
14th September 1968
A Rolls-Royce powered quad DMU with the RCTS Bicester & Thames Valley railtour at Chinnor Cement Works on 14 September 1968. Stuart Mackay Collection.
14th September 1968
The RCTS 'Bicester & Thames Valley' railtour at Witney on 14 September 1968. The tour started at St Pancras, so this is presumably a Class 127. The other power car was in blue. Stanley C Jenkins.
14th September 1968
The RCTS Bicester & Thames Valley tour at Bicester on 14 September 1968 formed of a Rolls-Royce powered Derby quad DMU. Stuart Mackay Collection.
1969
Set: CD626
A Class 127 set in Barking station in 1969 (on either the 1st December or 11th February!). It appears to be displaying a set number - CD626 - in the left cab window. Steve Davies Collection.
circa 1970
Set: CD618
A Bed-Pan set at Bedford Midland Road circa 1970. Note the set number in the left cab window. John Law.
circa 1971
St. Pancras circa 1971, and a Class 127 set is seen ready to work 2C55 to Bedford. John Law.
9th June 1971
Set: CD611
In pre-electrification days, passengers alight from the 16.15 from Bedford to St Pancras at Harpenden Central on 9 June 1971, which is formed of two of the 4-car Derby/Rolls-Royce suburban diesel units characteristic of this line (CD611 of Cricklewood depot leading). Note the "red triangle" coupling code symbols on the front Tom Burnham.
Unknown Date
A Derby Class 127 set south of Chiltern Green on the Midland Main Line heading for St. Pancras, date unknown. Stuart Rankin.