50167 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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Record Last Updated |
13 November 2018 |
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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 decided to dismantle it for spares to ensure the future of their Class 104 fleet. However with only the resources to strip one vehicle at a time, partner 977391 was stripped first, so 977392 was stored awaiting its fate. January 2012 saw the vehicle dragged back out for final stripping including the larger items such as engines and final drives. By the following month, the vehicle was a stripped shell and was sold for scrap, finally being cut up on site in March. The bogies lived on after being sold to the North Norfolk Railway. However the heavy modifications made to the frames made them difficult to re-use, so the frames were themselves cut up and the (easier to store) wheelsets retained for spares for the Class 101 fleet. Many of the final drive components were reused during 2017, aiding the overhaul of Class 101 DMBS 51228. |
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977392 at Oakamoor part way through the scrapping process. The cab has been removed and the rest of the vehicle followed shortly after, 10/3/12. Chris Moxon |
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Corridor end view of 977392 at Oakamoor part way through the scrapping process. The cab has been removed and the rest of the vehicle followed shortly after, 10/3/12. Chris Moxon |
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The cb of 977392 after being removed by the scrapman, 10/3/12. Chris Moxon |
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977392 at Cheddleton in the processes of being stripped for spare sparts. Many underframe components and external features such as windows have already been removed, 27/1/12. Chris Moxon |
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901001 (ex 50167) in storage at Froghall Junction, 11/4/11. The decision has now been taken to dismantle the unit for spares, one vehicle at a time. It is hoped for this to be undertaken during 2011. Chris Moxon |
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The No2 engine at Froghall Junction, 11/4/11. Chris Moxon |
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977392 (ex 50167) stabled in the yard at Cheddleton shortly after arrival, 29/9/08. Chris Moxon |
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977392 (ex 50167) 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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977392 (ex 50167) on display in the bay at Cheddleton shortly after arrival, 15/9/08. Chris Moxon |
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977392 (ex 50167) on display in the bay at Cheddleton shortly after arrival, 15/9/08. Chris Moxon |