Battery Multiple Unit - Derby 2-car BMU
Numbering
| 79998 | 79999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DMBS | DTCL |
| Seating | 52 2nd | 12 1st & 53 2nd |
| Weight | 37½ tons | 32½ tons |
| Lot. Number | 30368 | 30369 |
| Diagram | 534 / 406 | 535 / 442 |
Originally they were allocated diagram numbers 534/535 in the DMU scheme, this was changed to 406/442 in the EMU scheme, and 534/535 re-issued to Class 117/118s.
In departmental use they carried the numbers 975003/4 and were known as 'Laboratory Vehicle 16', and laterly carried the name "Gemini".
Driving Instructions
This booklet "Battery Railcar: General Description and Provisional Operating Instructions" had sections on General Description, Battery Charging, Operating Instructions, Driving Methods and Defects In Service.
Dated March 8th, 1958, the pages seems to be a duplicate copy typed using carbon paper so the text is less sharp than normal.
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