Class 101 (41 vehicles)

With over 700 examples produced by Metropliton Cammell between 1956 & 1959, the class 101's have been one of the most successful railcar designs both in mainline service and in preservation. They were the last first generation DMUs to survive on the mainline in any great numbers, with a fleet of about 30 two car sets surviving into the 21st century.

Due to their extended survival compared to other classes, they are represented very well in preservation, numerous examples being obtained by railways and individuals. They represent the last batch of first generation vehicles to be made available for preservation. They are easily recognisable by their unique Met Camm front end, which (after the standard Derby front end designs) probably best represents DMUs in general.

A 2-car 101 is also part of the National Collection, being claimed in 2005.

Their good condition has meant a healthy proportion of the class is in operational condition, having been put straight into service after preservation with little work required. However as time goes on more vehicles can no longer operate in "ex-BR" condition and several are now undergoing a range of thorough refreshes, rebuilds & restorations, safeguarding their long term place on our heritage railways.

The current main centres of Class 101 preservation are the Great Central & North Norfolk Railways, both of whom have more than one set restored and in operating condition.

Number Type Location
     
50160 DMSL (ex DMCL) North Yorkshire Moors Railway
50164 DMBS North Yorkshire Moors Railway
50170 DMCL Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
50193 DMCL Great Central Railway
50203 DMBS Great Central Railway
50204 DMBS North Yorkshire Moors Railway
50222 DMBS Plym Valley Railway
50253 DMBS Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
50256 DMBS Wensleydale Railway
50266 DMCL Great Central Railway
50321 DMCL Great Central Railway
50338 DMCL Plym Valley Railway
50746 DMSL (ex DMCL) Wensleydale Railway
51187 DMBS Cambrian Railway (Lynclys)
51188 DMBS North Norfolk Railway
51189 DMBS Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
51192 DMBS North Norfolk Railway
51205 DMBS Cambrian Railway (Lynclys)
51210 DMBS Wensleydale Railway
51213 DMBS East Anglian Railway Museum
51226 DMBS Mid Norfolk Railway
51228 DMBS North Norfolk Railway
51427 DMBS Great Central Railway
51434 DMBC (ex DMBS) Mid Norfolk Railway
51499 DMCL Mid Norfolk Railway
51503 DMCL Mid Norfolk Railway
51505 DMCL Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
51511 DMSL (ex DMCL) North Yorkshire Moors Railway
51512 DMSL (ex DMCL) Cambrian Railway (Lynclys)
51803 DMSL (ex DMCL) Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
     
56055 DTSL (ex DTCL) Cambrian Railway (Lynclys)
56062 DTSL (ex DTCL) North Norfolk Railway
56342 DTCL Great Central Railway
56343 DTSL (ex DTCL) Wensleydale Railway
56347 DTSL (ex DTCL) Mid Norfolk Railway
56352 DTCL North Norfolk Railway
56358 DTCL East Anglian Railway Museum
56408 DTSL (ex DTCL) Lavander Line
     
59117 TCL Mid Norfolk Railway
59303 TSL Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
59539 TSL (ex TCL) North Yorkshire Moors Railway

 

Although not the preservation of whole Class 101 vehicles, it is believed that the cabs from 50211, 50269 & 51177 have also survived.

Now Scrapped

 

Number Type Last Location
     
50167 DMBS Churnet Valley Railway
50268 DMSL Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
51203 DMBS Darlington
51247 DMBS Wensleydale Railway
51432 DMBS Swanage Railway
51433 DMBS Churnet Valley Railway
51435 DMBS East Lancashire Railway
51498 DMCL Swanage Railway
56061 DTSL East Lancashire Railway
56365 DTSL East Anglian Railway Museum

 

Preserved & Later Returned Mainline


Number Type Last Location
     
56356 DTCL Barry Island Railway