Set 101
These formations have been noted:
| 50186 | 59080 | 50187 | Listed at 66C - 1972 | |||||
| 55002 | Noted August 1981 | |||||||
| 53315 | 59118 | 53330 | Noted 25/04/85 - at Norwich1 | |||||
| 53315 | 53330 | Noted 08/06/85 - at Norwich, as a 2-car1 | ||||||
| 53315 | 53330 | Noted circa Aug-85 | ||||||
| 53315 | 59118 | 53330 | Listed at Norwich - circa Nov-85 | |||||
| 53315 | 59118 | 53330 | Listed at NC - Dec-85 | |||||
| 53315 | 59118 | 53150 | Noted 12/04/19862 | |||||
| 53315 | 59118 | 53150 | Listed at Norwich - Summer 1986 | |||||
| 53315 | 59118 | 53330 | Listed at NC - Apr-87 | |||||
| 53266 | 59055 | 51508 | Noted 29/08/19872 | |||||
| 53168 | 59055 | 51506 | Noted circa 09/19882 | |||||
| 51506 | 59055 | 53266 | Listed at NC - Feb-90 | |||||
| 51506 | 59055 | 53266 | Listed at NC - 21/01/91 | |||||
| 51506 | 59055 | 53321 | Listed at NC - Jul-91 | |||||
| 51506 | 59055 | 53321 | Listed at NC - Aug-91 | |||||
| 51506 | 59055 | 51508 | Noted circa 08/19912 | |||||
| 51506 | 59055 | 51508 | Listed at NC - Dec-91 |
Formation Sources
1: Gerald Brown
2: Eddie Knorn
mid-May 1963
Gloucester double-ender W55003 heads to Stratford-upon-Avon, likely from Leamington Spa, at Wilmcote in mid-May 1963. Michael Mensing.
21st March 1964
GRC&W double-ender W55003 with the 1.5pm Worcester Shrub Hill - Bromyard service leaving Knightwick on 21/3/64. Michael Mensing.
21st March 1964
GRC&W bubble car W55003 seen east of Knightwick on Bromyard - Worcester Shrub Hill duties, March 21st 1964. Michael Mensing.
11th May 1964
GRC&W 'double-ender' W55003 is attached to an ex-works Derby suburban triple working the 11.35 Stratford-upon-Avon - Leamington service approaching Warwick on 11 May 1964. Michael Mensing.
1982
A Met-Camm DMU at Kilwinning in 1982. Part of the set number has been painted over, leaving just the 101 prefix. John Law.
Unknown date
Class 122 SC55002 working as the DMBS in a Class 101 set seen at Stirling circa early 1980s. Paul Redmond.
1982
A mixed 101 / 107 set pauses at a rather run-down Paisley Canal Station - probably late 1982. Andrew McConnell.
Unknown date
A GG Trans Clyde branded Class 101 at Johnstone, date unknown on a Glasgow Central - Ayr service. Part of its last set number has been removed leaving just the 101 prefix. Andrew McConnell.
Unknown date
Class 101 sets 75 and 101 in Halesworth station. Date unknown, probably in the early 1980s prior to RETB in 1985. Stuart Mackay Collection.
5th June 1982
A six-car DMU formation heads north with a Glasgow service away from Ayr station on 5 June 1982. A Class 101 is at the front, 51529 leading, the rear set appears to be a Class 107. Mike McDonald.
2nd December 1982
A Glasgow - Kilmacolm service heads away from the camera near Houston on the 2nd December 1982. It's a hybrid set, the furthest away vehicle is a Class 107 carrying set number 107 431. Hamish Stevenson.
January 1983
A Class 101/107 hybrid sits in Kilmacolm station in January 1983, just pre-closure. Corriebob.
January 1983
A hybrid DMU near Elderslie in January 1983. A Class 101 is closest, the other two vehicles are Class 107s. Alistair Ness.
January 1983
A Class 101/107 hybrid near Bridge of Weir in January 1983. Alistair Ness.
8th January 1983
Last Day No.13. Derby 107 435 (with Metro Cammell DMS leading) accelerates past Brookfield towards Bridge of Weir. It is forming the 12:07 Glasgow Central - Kilmacolm service and is about to pass under Sandholes Road. Houston and Crosslee station is in the far distance beyond the footbridge and trees. Saturday 08 January 1983 alicia hartman.
8th January 1983
Class 101 at Kilmacolm Last Train on 8 January 1983. I used to use the Kilmacolm service from Glasgow Central to Paisley Canal each evening on my commute home from work. This was the last train after arrival at Kilmacolm and I have to confess I think it is taken by my friend Douglas as my Agfa film couldn't cope! Alistair Ness.
8th January 1983
Last Day No.6. After another rain shower, Derby 107 435 (with Metro Cammell DMS leading) squeals under the Ayr main line on the fly-under from Elderslie No.2 on the 'Up Branch'. The DMU is on the 10:07 Glasgow Central - Kilmacolm working. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.
8th January 1983
Last Day. Despite appearances this is 107 435 at the buffer stops at Kilmacolm, having arrived on the 18:07 working from Glasgow Central along with 101 327 at the rear. Derby 107 435 (with Metro Cammell DMS) had been operating the Kilmacolm line for most of the day along with Cravens 105 373. This six car set was the very last timetabled passenger train at the Renfrewshire station. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.
8th January 1983
Last Day. Derby 107 435 (with a Met-Camm DMS) is heading to Kilmacolm on the 14:07 from Glasgow Central. It is crossing the River Gryfe at Bridge of Weir in fading light. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.
8th January 1983
A hybrid set (101/107/107) with the 13:01 Kilmacolm - Glasgow near Kilmacolm on the last day of services, January 8th, 1983. Hamish Stevenson.
8th January 1983
This hybrid set is labeled 101 (the following three digits have been removed). It is working the 10:07 Glasgow - Kilmacolm service seen near Bridge of Weir on the last day of operation, January 8th, 1983. Hamish Stevenson.
11th February 1984
Ardrossan Harbour railway station on Saturday 11 February 1984. Closest is Class 101 DMSL 53163, behind is a Class 107 centre car, and it appears the far power car is a Class 101. Ian 10B.
17th November 1984
A 3 car unit forming 2G61 1328 Dunblane to Edinburgh approaches Haymarket East Junction, the service presumably routed through the Fife platforms to clear 1O33 1400 Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh, the DBSO of which can be seen in the distance. 47708 'Waverley' was the motive power for 1O33. 17th November 1984. Bruce Galloway.
17th November 1984
Evening light on 17th November 1984 catches a 101 hybrid 3 car unit (101/107/107) drifting into Haymarket station. In the background a 101 heads to Fife whilst a DBSO heads to wards Edinburgh. On shed can be glimpsed a 40 and several units. Those familiar with the area will realise that I have taken liberties with the local signalling! Bruce Galloway.
13th April 1985
A sad site by the Middle Box at Stirling on April 13th, 1985, was the Gantry with all arms & posts removed. A Class 101 passes underneath. David Christie.
circa 1985
The support arms, but not the wires, for the Ayrline Electrification have been installed at Troon setting the date to circa 1985. The Glasgow - Ayr electrified service came into operation in September 1986. 53160 and 59049 make up the first two vehicles in the Class 101 set. Andrew McConnell.
17th November 1985
Class 101 set 53160 + 59090 + 51224 stabled in Haymarket depot on the 17th November 1985. Hamish Stevenson.
circa 1986/1987
Norwich allocated DMU set 101 (53150 and presumably 59118 + 53315) with Cambridge on the destination blind, location unknown, circa 1985/1986. Stuart Mackay Collection.
9th January 1987
Class 101 set 101 is seen at Ipswich on Monday 9th January 1987. Visible is former WMPTE vehicle 53330 now based at Crown Point and RETB fitted. Colin Brooks.
29th August 1987
The "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour at Cameron Bridge on August 29, 1987. The Branch Line Society operated this DMU charter using a 3-car class 101 + 3-car 107 DMU formation originating from Glasgow Central and is seen here at the closed station of Cameron Bridge on the Methil freight branch. The platforms were largely intact despite closure to passenger traffic on 6th October 1969 when the passenger services over the truncated East Fife line to Leven were withdrawn. The line was retained for freight use serving Scottish Grain Distillers at Cameron Bridge, Methil Power Station, Leven Coal Depot and Methil Docks. Adrian Nicholls.
29th August 1987
53160 in Cameron Bridge station with the BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour on 29 August 1987. Brian Ward.
29th August 1987
53160 in Cameron Bridge station with the BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour on 29 August 1987. Brian Ward.
29th August 1987
The BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour in Meadowbank station on 29 August 1987. The vehicles are thought to be 53160 + 59074 + 53158 / 51993 + 59790 + 52012. Brian Ward.
29th August 1987
53160 with a BLS tour at Cameron Bridge with the Fife Coast Explorer tour on 29/8/87. Chris Lings.
28th September 1987
A former Norwich Met-Camm DMU (it still has signs of set number 101 in the centre cab window) arrives into Bere Ferrers on September 28, 1987 with the 3.08pm Gunnislake - Plymouth service. Michael Mensing.
4th February 1988
E53266 - part of set 101 - carries an RETB aerial and off-set headlight when seen at Ipswich on the 4th February 1988. Malcolm Clements.
September 1988
Set NC101 53266 at Great Yarmouth sporting the radio electronic token block antenna on the cab front. Sept-88. Mac Winfield.
28th October 1988
Class 101 set 101 on a 08XX Ipswich - Lowestoft service approaches Oulton Broad North Junction (at 10:35) on Friday 28th October 1988. Colin Brooks.
28th October 1988
Class 101 set 101 with a 08XX Ipswich - Lowestoft service heads past Oulton Broad North Junction at 10:37 on Friday 28th October 1988. Colin Brooks.
6th June 1989
Class 101 set 101 at Felixstowe on a rainy June 6, 1989, 51506 closest. John Carter.
1990
Class 101 sets 101 (51506 closest) and 102 in Lowestoft in 1990. Image by Tony Martens. John Law Collection.
1990
Met-Camm set 101 at Cromer in 1990. John Law.
1990
Class 101 set 101 receives the token outside Cromer signal box in 1990. The DMS closest appears to be 53266. John Law.
5th May 1990
Class 101 set 101 (51506 and presumably 59055 + 53266) on 12XX Norwich - Birmingham awaits reversal at Ely (14XX) Saturday 5th May 1990. Colin Brooks.
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