| British Rail Class 104 | |
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 Class 104, nos. 50517 and 50455, at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway, on 15 October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This unit has been returned to service, and is preserved on the Churnet Valley Railway. |
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| In service | 1957–1993 |
| Manufacturer | Birmingham RC&W |
| Constructed | 1957–1959 |
| Number built | 71 DMBS, 52 DMCL, 15 DTCL, 56 TCL, 26 TBSL, 26 TSL. Total: 302 cars |
| Formation | 2 car sets: DMBS-DTCL 3 car sets: DMBS-TCL-DMCL 4 cars sets:DMCL-TSL-TBSL-DMCL |
| Capacity | DMBS: 52, DMCL/DTCL: 12F 51S, TCL: 12F 54, TBSL: 51, TSL: 69 |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
| Maximum speed | 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) |
| Weight | DMCL/DMBS: 31 long tons
(31.5 t), TBSL: 25 long tons (25.4 t), DTCL/TCL/TSL: 24 long tons (24.4 t) |
| Engine(s) | Two B.U.T. (Leyland) 6-cylinder diesels of 150 bhp each |
| Power output | 300 bhp (220 kW) |
| Transmission | Mechanical: 4 speed epicyclic gearbox |
| Braking system(s) | Vacuum |
| Safety system(s) | Automatic Warning System |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
The British Rail Class 104 diesel multiple units were built by Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company from 1957 to 1959.
The first units ordered were for the London Midland Region, with the majority of the class for use in North West of England with sets also in Tyneside (being made redundant by the opening of the Tyne & Wear Metro in 1980). In the mid-1980s a few units reallocated to Scotland, with one unit being repainted in a unique maroon and white livery for services to Oban - it became known as the "Mexican Bean". Other vehicles spent time in London and the last vehicles could be found there in the early 1990s.
The class was gradually taken of service from the early 1980s. The final vehicles were withdrawn in 1995.
Contents |
| Lot No. |
Car type | Qty | Fleet numbers |
Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30290 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 4 | 50420–50423 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30291 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 4 | 50424–50427 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30292 | Trailer Lavatory Composite (TCL) | 4 | 59132–59135 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30293 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 52 | 50428–50479 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30294 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 52 | 50480–50531 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30295 | Trailer Lavatory Composite (TCL) | 52 | 59136–59187 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30296 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 10 | 50532–50541 | L.M.R. two car sets |
| 30297 | Driving Trailer Lavatory Composite (DTCL) | 10 | 56175–56784 | L.M.R. two car sets |
| 30298 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 42 | 50542–50583 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30299 | Trailer Second Lavatory (TSL) | 21 | 59188–59208 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30300 | Trailer Brake Second Lavatory (TBSL) | 21 | 59209–59299 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30301 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 10 | 50584–50593 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30302 | Trailer Second Lavatory (TSL) | 5 | 59230–59234 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30303 | Trailer Brake Second Lavatory (TBSL) | 5 | 59240–59244 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30404 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 5 | 50594–50598 | N.E.R. two car sets |
| 30405 | Driving Trailer Lavatory Composite (DTCL) | 5 | 56185–56189 | N.E.R. two car sets |
 BR Blue-liveried Class 104 in the snow, Buxton (Derbyshire) 24 December 1978 |
 Class 104 at Castleton station |
 Unit EXP.DM.352. at its home depot of Longsight Diesel TMD, Manchester, 15 January 1984 |
The Churnet Valley Railway is the main location for Class 104 preservation, with six of the thirteen preserved vehicles based there. The line is geographically appropriate to the Class, being close to Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield, and other lines that the Class 104s served for most of their lives. A small restoration team has returned two of the four power cars to service, the set (M50455/M50517) being launched in 2004. Attention has now turned to unique Trailer Composite Lavatory (TCL) M59137, which when completed will strengthen the current 2-car set to 3 cars. Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory (DTCL) M56182, was recently cosmetically restored into BR Blue livery and performed demonstration sandite trains with Class 37 Diesel 37075.
The Llangollen Railway run a two-car set (M50454/M50528) and have a spare power car (M50447) which is currently out of service. They were the first to return a Class 104 to passenger service back in 1994 and have kept it in service every season bar one since.
The Telford Steam Railway is home to the other four vehicles, a two-car set (53479/53531) being used as hauled passenger stock. The other two (53556/59228) are stored out of service.
| Number | Vehicle Type | Livery | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50437 | DMBS | Network SouthEast | Churnet Valley Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 50447 | DMBS | Green | Llangollen Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 50454 | DMBS | Green | Llangollen Railway | Operational (paired with 50528) |
| 50455 | DMBS | Green | Churnet Valley Railway | Operational (paired with 50517) |
| 50479 | DMBS | Green | Telford Steam Railway | Operational (paired with 50531) |
| 50494 | DMCL | Blue | Churnet Valley Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 50517 | DMCL | Green | Churnet Valley Railway | Operational (paired with 50455) |
| 50528 | DMCL | Green | Llangollen Railway | Operational (paired with 50454) |
| 50531 | DMCL | Green | Telford Steam Railway | Operational (paired with 50479) |
| 50556 | DMCL | Blue | Telford Steam Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 56182 | DTCL | Blue | Churnet Valley Railway | (ex sandite car) Stored awaiting restoration |
| 59137 | TCL | Green | Churnet Valley Railway | Undergoing major restoration |
| 59228 | TBS | Blue | Telford Steam Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
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| British Rail Class 104 | |
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File:50517 and 50455 at Class 104, nos. 50517 and 50455, at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway, on 15 October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This unit has been returned to service, and is preserved on the Churnet Valley Railway | |
| In service | 1957–1993 |
| Manufacturer | Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company |
| Constructed | 1957–1959 |
| Number built | 71 DMBS, 52 DMCL, 15 DTCL, 56 TCL, 26 TBSL, 26 TSL. Total: 302 cars |
| Formation |
2 car sets: DMBS-DTCL 3 car sets: DMBS-TCL-DMCL 4 cars sets:DMCL-TSL-TBSL-DMCL |
| Capacity | DMBS: 52, DMCL/DTCL: 12F 51S, TCL: 12F 54, TBSL: 51, TSL: 69 |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
| Maximum speed | 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) |
| Weight |
DMCL/DMBS: 31 long tons (31.5 t), TBSL: 25 long tons (25.4 t), DTCL/TCL/TSL: 24 long tons (24.4 t) |
| Engine(s) | Two B.U.T. (Leyland) 6-cylinder diesels of 150 bhp each |
| Power output | 300 bhp (220 kW) |
| Transmission | Mechanical: 4 speed epicyclic gearbox |
| Braking system(s) | Vacuum |
| Safety system(s) | Automatic Warning System |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
The British Rail Class 104 diesel multiple units were built by Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company from 1957 to 1959.
The first units ordered were for the London Midland Region, with the majority of the class for use in North West of England with sets also in Tyneside (being made redundant by the opening of the Tyne & Wear Metro in 1980). In the mid-1980s a few units reallocated to Scotland, with one unit being repainted in a unique maroon and white livery for services to Oban - it became known as the "Mexican Bean". Other vehicles spent time in London and the last vehicles could be found there in the early 1990s.
The class was gradually taken out of service from the early 1980s. The final vehicles were withdrawn in 1995.
Contents |
| Lot No. | Car type | Qty | Fleet numbers | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30290 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 4 | 50420–50423 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30291 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 4 | 50424–50427 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30292 | Trailer Lavatory Composite (TCL) | 4 | 59132–59135 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30293 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 52 | 50428–50479 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30294 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 52 | 50480–50531 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30295 | Trailer Lavatory Composite (TCL) | 52 | 59136–59187 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30296 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 10 | 50532–50541 | L.M.R. two car sets |
| 30297 | Driving Trailer Lavatory Composite (DTCL) | 10 | 56175–56784 | L.M.R. two car sets |
| 30298 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 42 | 50542–50583 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30299 | Trailer Second Lavatory (TSL) | 21 | 59188–59208 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30300 | Trailer Brake Second Lavatory (TBSL) | 21 | 59209–59299 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30301 | Driving Motor Lavatory Composite (DMCL) | 10 | 50584–50593 | L.M.R. three car sets |
| 30302 | Trailer Second Lavatory (TSL) | 5 | 59230–59234 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30303 | Trailer Brake Second Lavatory (TBSL) | 5 | 59240–59244 | N.E.R. four car sets |
| 30404 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 5 | 50594–50598 | N.E.R. two car sets |
| 30405 | Driving Trailer Lavatory Composite (DTCL) | 5 | 56185–56189 | N.E.R. two car sets |
Buxton railway station (Derbyshire) in
BR Blue-liveried Class 104 in the snow, Buxton (Derbyshire) 24 December 1978 |
Class 104 at
Class 104 at Castleton station |
EXPDM352 at Longsight Diesel
Unit EXP.DM.352. at its home depot of Longsight Diesel TMD, Manchester, 15 January 1984 |
The Churnet Valley Railway is the main location for Class 104 preservation, with six of the thirteen preserved vehicles based there. The line is geographically appropriate to the Class, being close to Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield, and other lines that the Class 104s served for most of their lives. A small restoration team has returned two of the four power cars to service, the set (M50455/M50517) being launched in 2004. Attention has now turned to unique Trailer Composite Lavatory (TCL) M59137, which when completed will strengthen the current 2-car set to 3 cars. Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory (DTCL) M56182, was recently cosmetically restored into BR Blue livery and performed demonstration sandite trains with Class 37 Diesel 37075.
The Llangollen Railway run a two-car set (M50454/M50528) and have a spare power car (M50447) which is currently out of service. They were the first to return a Class 104 to passenger service back in 1994 and have kept it in service every season bar one since.
The Telford Steam Railway is home to the other four vehicles, a two-car set (53479/53531) being used as hauled passenger stock. The other two (53556/59228) are stored out of service.
| Number | Vehicle Type | Livery | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50437 | DMBS | Network SouthEast | Churnet Valley Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 50447 | DMBS | Green | Llangollen Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 50454 | DMBS | BR Blue Small Yellow Warning Panels | Llangollen Railway | Operational (paired with 50528) |
| 50455 | DMBS | Green | Churnet Valley Railway | Operational (paired with 50517) |
| 50479 | DMBS | Green | Telford Steam Railway | Operational (paired with 50531) |
| 50494 | DMCL | Blue | Churnet Valley Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 50517 | DMCL | Green | Churnet Valley Railway | Operational (paired with 50455) |
| 50528 | DMCL | BR Blue Small Yellow Warning Panels | Llangollen Railway | Operational (paired with 50454) |
| 50531 | DMCL | Green | Telford Steam Railway | Operational (paired with 50479) |
| 50556 | DMCL | Blue | Telford Steam Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
| 56182 | DTCL | Blue | Churnet Valley Railway | (ex sandite car) Stored awaiting restoration |
| 59137 | TCL | Green | Churnet Valley Railway | Undergoing major restoration |
| 59228 | TBS | Blue | Telford Steam Railway | Stored awaiting restoration |
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| British Rail Class 104 | |
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File:50517 and 50455 at Class 104, nos. 50517 and 50455, at Bewdley on the Severn Valley Railway, on 15 October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This unit has been returned to service, and is preserved on the Churnet Valley Railway. | |
| In service | 1957–1993 |
| Manufacturer | Birmingham RC&W |
| Constructed | 1957–1959 |
| Number built | 71 DMBS, 52 DMCL, 15 DTCL, 56 TCL, 26 TBSL, 26 TSL. Total: 302 cars |
| Formation |
2 car sets: DMBS-DTCL 3 car sets: DMBS-TCL-DMCL 4 cars sets:DMCL-TSL-TBSL-DMCL |
| Capacity | DMBS: 52, DMCL/DTCL: 12F 51S, TCL: 12F 54, TBSL: 51, TSL: 69 |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
| Maximum speed | 70 miles per hour (110 km/h) |
| Weight |
DMCL/DMBS: 31 long tons (31.5 t), TBSL: 25 long tons (25.4 t), DTCL/TCL/TSL: 24 long tons (24.4 t) |
| Engine(s) | Two B.U.T. (Leyland) 6-cylinder diesels of 150 bhp each |
| Power output | 300 bhp (220 kW) |
| Transmission | Mechanical: 4 speed epicyclic gearbox |
| Braking system(s) | Vacuum |
| Safety system(s) | Automatic Warning System |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
The British Rail Class 104 diesel multiple units were built by Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company from 1957 to 1959.
The first units ordered were for the London Midland Region, with the majority of the class for use in North West of England with sets also in Tyneside (being made redundant by the opening of the Tyne & Wear Metro in 1980). In the mid-1980s a few units reallocated to Scotland, with one unit being repainted in a unique maroon and white livery for services to Oban - it became known as the "Mexican Bean". Other vehicles spent time in London and the last vehicles could be found there in the early 1990s.
The class was gradually taken of service from the early 1980s. The final vehicles were withdrawn in 1995.
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   | Llangollen Railcar Group - owners of preserved DMUs on Llangollen Railway. - Llangollen Railcar Group Homepage |
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