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Class derby-lightweight DMUs in Departmental Use


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975007

derby-lightweight DMU

circa March 1971

The two generators in the former brake van of 975007, the power car on the Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train. The inner rail around the top is part of the fire suppression system similar to that fitted above DMU engines. Image courtesy of Philip C Johnson. British Railways Board.


derby-lightweight DMU

circa March 1971

An official image showing British Railways new two-vehicle ultrasonic rail testing train at work. The power car DB975007 is leading, the trolley carrying the ultrasonic probes is mounted underneath the trailer car (DB975008). Taken circa March 1971, the vehicles were formerly M79018 and M79612 based in the West Cumberland area. British Railways Board.


derby-lightweight DMU

circa March 1971

An official image showing the crew kitchen / mess area on DB975007, part of the ultrasonic test train, circa March 1971. British Railways Board.


derby-lightweight DMU

circa 1971

Reading based Derby Lightweight "Low Density" 2-car DMU DB975007 (formerly DMBS M79018) and DB975008 (DTC M79612) operating as Ultrasonic Test Train at Tyseley - c.1971. Both cars are now preserved at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. 53A Models of Hull Collection.


derby-lightweight DMU

circa early 1970s

The Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 in Old Oak Common Depot circa early 1970s. Tony Wilkins.


derby-lightweight DMU

11th July 1973

The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train DB975007 + DB975008 in Stratford Depot on 11 July 1973. Alistair Ness.


derby-lightweight DMU

22nd October 1973

DB975007 stabled on Stewarts Lane depot on 22 October 1973. Alistair Ness.


derby-lightweight DMU

September 1975

DB9750017 from the Ultrasonic Test Train seen at Preston Power Box during September 1975. Ian 10B.


derby-lightweight DMU

30th March 1979

The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 seen at Leamington Spa on 30/03/1979. Graeme Phillips Collection.


derby-lightweight DMU

Unknown Date

975007 + 975008, the Ultrasonic Test Train at Faversham. Date unknown. Stuart Pearce.


derby-lightweight DMU

4th March 1980

The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 seen at Sonning on 4 March 1980. Brian Daniels.


derby-lightweight DMU

14th April 1980

The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 stabled on Reading Depot on 14 April 1980. Brian Daniels.


derby-lightweight DMU

24th February 1981

This ultrasonic test train comprised a train of Derby lightweight dmu coaches M79018 (renumbered DB975007) and M79612 (DB975008). This view was taken from the SR Central Divisional HQ (Essex House) on 24 February 1981. Jeremy Chapter.


derby-lightweight DMU

2nd July 1981

The Ultrasonic test train 975007 and 975008 stands at Berwick-upon-Tweed on 3rd July 1981. Paul Bettany.


derby-lightweight DMU

25th September 1982

The Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 / 975008 seen at Reading on the 25th September 1982. Jerry Glover.


derby-lightweight DMU

May 1983

DB975007 of the Ultrasonic Test Train seen on York station in May 1983. George Woods.


derby-lightweight DMU

April 1984

The Ultrasonic Test Train (975007 + 975008) at Craigendoran Junction in April 1984. Spannerman37025.


derby-lightweight DMU

circa April 1984

The Ultrasonic Test Train (975007 + 975008) at Eastfield TMD circa April 1984. Spannerman37025.


derby-lightweight DMU

15th April 1984

6Z08 Ultrasonic Test Train (975007 / 975008) near Garelochhead on 15/4/84. Driver Peter Walker and secondman Brian Guthrie look fed up sat in the back cab. Spannerman37025.


derby-lightweight DMU

6th July 1985

Displaying the headcode 6Z08, Ultrasonic Test Train DB975007 - DB975008 arrives at the south end of platform 6 at Wigan North Western, 6th July 1985. Built in 1955 the unit had been converted to departmental use 15 years earlier and would eventually be secured for preservation after final withdrawal in 1994. S Gaskell.

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