Vehicle 50048

Class 114

Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: Low Density
Length: 64ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: Leyland 150hp / Albion 238hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30209
Diagram: 516

Allocations

50048 was involved in the following incident:

10/03/71 - Hibaldstow

Collision involving Class 114 / Oil Train

Info from Andrew Parr

E50048 + E56048 collided with a derailed oil train at Hibaldstow. E50048 is seen at Doncaster Carr soon after, image by Andrew Parr.

Disposal

Scrapped by A King, Wymondham

Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:

Formation Sources
1: Leonard Rogers

Images:

circa late 1957

An official image (Derby Works negative 57/836) showing the interior of Derby Heavyweight DMBS E50048 circa late 1957. This is the front saloon, which is non-smoking. The small signs ('tablets') on the seat backs warn about hitting your head on the luggage rack as you stand up. British Railways.

circa late 1957

An official image (Derby Works negative 57/837) showing the interior of Derby Heavyweight DMBS E50048 circa late 1957. This is the guard's van looking to the rear of the vehicle with the DTC E56048 visible at the other side of the gangway. The guard's seat is behind the left partition. British Railways.

circa late 1957

An official image (Derby Works negative 57/838) showing the interior of Derby Heavyweight DMBS E50048 circa late 1957. This is the guard's van looking to the front of the vehicle with the passenger saloons through the sliding door. British Railways.

circa late 1957

An official image (Derby Works negative 57/840) showing the interior of Derby Heavyweight DMBS E50048 circa late 1957. This is the driver's compartment with a driver in position. British Railways.

circa late 1957

An official image (Derby Works negative 57/841) showing the interior of Derby Heavyweight DMBS E50048 circa late 1957. This is the guard's area in the van. British Railways.

circa late 1957

An official image (Derby Works negative 57/842) showing the interior of Derby Heavyweight DMBS E50048 circa late 1957. This is the area opposite the guards seated area with a pie warmer and locker. British Railways.

March 1971

Class 114 DMBS 50048 is a little the worst for wear after a close encounter with a derailed oil train. Doncaster Carr, March 1971. Andrew Parr.

circa 1971

E50048 (and presumably E56048) at Doncaster, date unknown. They had been involved in a collision with derailed oil tankers at Hibaldstow on 10/3/71 and moved to Doncaster soon after. Stuart Mackay Collection.