Set C601
These formations have been noted:
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 02/09/74 - on 2C06 0650 Chepstow-Milford Haven with B553 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 11/09/74 - on 2C06 0650 Chepstow-Milford Haven with C526 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 01/05/75 - on 2C09 1420 Swansea-Cardiff with 56289 attached | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 02/05/75 - on 2C09 1420 Swansea-Cardiff with 56289 + C503 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 08/03/76 - on 2C40 0710 Cardiff-Swansea | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Listed at CF - 01/05/1976 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 16/12/1977 - Cardiff Central1 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Listed at CF - 31st December 1977 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 13th May 1978 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Listed at CF - 03/03/80 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 25/10/1980 - At Shrewsbury Station1 |
Formation Sources
1: Shayne Lewis
8th February 1975
Swindon-built Cross-Country set C601 (presumably 50672 + 50722) departs from Knighton with the 10.04am Swansea - Shrewsbury service on February 8th, 1975. Michael Mensing.
8th February 1975
Swindon-built Cross-Country Class 120 DMU set C601 (presumably 50722 + 50672) arrives at Knighton with the 10.04am Swansea - Shrewsbury service on February 8th, 1975. Michael Mensing.
April 1975
BR (Swindon) Cross Country 2-car dmu (Class 120) No.C601 (consisting of Class 120/1 & 120/2 cars) with Central Wales Line headlamp between cab windows, in BR Rail Blue & Grey with all yellow front end, at Knighton on a Swansea (High St) - Shrewsbury (General) - service, 04/75, although the destination blind says "Swansea (Victoria)" - the original terminal of the Central Wales Line but long closed! Hugh Llewelyn.
April 1975
BR (Swindon) Cross Country 2-car dmu (Class 120) No.C601 (presumably 50672 + 50722) with Central Wales Line headlamp between cab windows, in BR Rail Blue & Grey with all yellow front end, awaiting departure at Shrewsbury (General) on a Swansea (High St) service, 04/75. Hugh Llewelyn.
April 1975
Shrewsbury station in April 1975, with Class 120 DMU set C601 (presumably 50672 + 50722) awaiting departure on a Swansea (High St) service. Hugh Llewelyn.
1978
Two two-car Class 120 DMUs - C601 (presumably 50722 + 50672) closest - are seen at Dorrington (Shropshire) in the summer of 1978. Michael Mensing.
3rd June 1978
A couple of class 120 DMUs work away from Sutton Bridge Junction with a Shrewsbury to Hereford working on 3/6/1978. C601 leads, presumably 50722 + 50672. Stephen Burdett.
27th July 1979
Set C601 is seen at in Pembroke Dock station on the 27th July 1979. Ian Francis.
27th July 1979
Swindon Cross-Country set C601 at Carmarthen on 27 July 1979. Ian Francis.
11th October 1980
This pair of class 120 Swindon Cross Country diesel vehicles were fitted with headlights for working the Central Wales Line (now known as the Heart of Wales line) between Shrewsbury and Llanelli which operates under a light railway order to reduce infrastructure requirements. The lights are necessary for ungated level crossings which are crossed on a stop and proceed basis. Motor Second 50672 is nearest the camera; the other car is Motor Brake Composite 50722. Both were new in 1958 and withdrawn in 1987. Seen at Shrewsbury on 11 October 1980. Jeremy Chapter.
circa 1981
Swindon Cross-Country set C601 seen in Shrewsbury station circa 1981. S Saunders.
Unknown date
2-car set C601 (presumably with 50672 leading) is seen at Hopton Heath, which has the station building fenced off from the platform as a private residence. Undated. Tom Clift.
Unknown date
A Western Region publicity image showing Swindon Cross-Country set C601 (presumably W50672) in Pembroke Dock station, date unknown. Image courtesy of Diesel Unit Preservation Associates. British Rail.
Do you have any images of the set you can add?