51433 Class 101 Driving Motor Brake Second (Scrapped)
Last Location |
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Churnet Valley Railway Sep 08-Mar 12 |
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Current Status |
Scrapped at Oakamoor Sand Sidings, 2012 |
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Last Livery |
Yellow |
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Partner Vehicle(s) |
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Record Last Updated |
25 December 2012 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information The unit was made briefly operational in 2008/2009, however persistent issues with the unit, its non standard characteristics and a review of earlier plans meant the unit saw very little use, only running on a handful of occasions. The vehicle quickly fell out of use. In 2010, it was agreed to sell the vehicle to individuals of the resident DMU Group, who started that year to dismantle it for spares to ensure the future of their Class 104 fleet. Partially stripped, the vehicle was then stored for some time. November 2011 saw the vehicle dragged back out for final stripping of the larger items such as engines and final drives. The three phase generator (not a standard DMU part!!), which has been sold to the CVR, was also removed to provide power for some of the machine tools on site. By March 2012, the vehicle was a stripped shell and was scrapped that month on site. |
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977391 at Oakamoor part way through the scrapping process. The body has been removed and the rest of the vehicle followed shortly after, 2/3/12. Chris Moxon |
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Corridor end view of 977391 at Oakamoor part way through the scrapping process. The body has been removed and the rest of the vehicle followed shortly after, 2/3/12. Chris Moxon |
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977391 at Oakamoor part way through the scrapping process. The body has been removed and the rest of the vehicle followed shortly after, 2/3/12. Chris Moxon |
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977391 at Cheddleton in the processes of being stripped for spare sparts, 2/6/11. Chris Moxon |
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The No1 engine at Froghall Junction, 11/4/11. Chris Moxon |
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977391 (ex 51433) stabled in the yard at Cheddleton on a sunny evening, 19/4/09. Chris Moxon |
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977391 (ex 51433) on display in the bay at Cheddleton shortly after arrival. Some of the severe mofications can be seen on the cab end and along the bodyside, 15/9/08. Chris Moxon |
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977391 (ex 51433) on display in the bay at Cheddleton shortly after arrival, 15/9/08. Chris Moxon |
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977391 (ex 51433) on display in the bay at Cheddleton shortly after arrival, 15/9/08. Chris Moxon |
Interior
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The stripped cab inside 977391 prior to scrapping, 29/11/11. Chris Moxon |
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The stripped mess facilities inside 977391 prior to scrapping, 29/11/11. Chris Moxon |
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The stripped generator room inside 977391 prior to scrapping, 29/11/11. Chris Moxon |