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Vehicle 51301

Class 105

Builder: Cravens
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: AEC 150hp / Leyland 150hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30469
Diagram: 532

Allocations

29/01/59	New to	40A (Lincoln)
3w/e 01/08/59	Transferred to	34B (Hornsey)
4w/e 01/10/60	Transferred to	40A (Lincoln)
3w/e 01/07/61	Transferred to	34G (Finsbury Park)
5w/e 07/10/61	Transferred to	40A (Lincoln)
4w/e 29/06/63	Transferred to	34G (Finsbury Park)
May-73	Depot code change	FP
w/e 12/02/78	Transferred to	GF (South Gosforth)
w/e 23/07/78	Transferred to	HT (Heaton)
2w/e 09/05/82	Transferred to	NR (Norwich)
21/11/82	Transferred to	AY (Ayr)
31/03/83	Stored U.	AY (Ayr)
Sep-83	Withdrawn from	AY (Ayr)

Notes

1st December 1982 - Seen carrying unit no. 105 375 while running with 50384 + 56464

Disposal

Scrapped by Mayer Newman, Snailwell

Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:

	51301	56459		As delivered to 40A - 29th January 1959
	51301	56459		Transfer to 40A - 4w/e 01/10/60
	51301	56459		Transfer to 34G - 3w/e 01/07/61
	51301	56459		Transfer to 40A - 5w/e 07/10/61
	51301	56459		Transfer to 34G - 4w/e 29/06/63
	51301	56424		Noted 22/04/66¹
	51301	56416		Noted 02/09/67 - in Cambridge station²
	51301	56431		Noted 02/05/73 - at Cambridge²
	51301	56431		Noted 09/06/73 - at Ipswich³
	51301	56447		Noted 08/08/1974 - at Kings Cross⁴
	51301	56447		Noted 09/1974 - at Kings Cross⁴
	51301	56422		Noted 03/08/75 - at Bury St Edmunds²
	51301	56115		Noted 22/05/76 - at Bury St Edmunds²
	51301	56452		Noted 17/09/76 - at Bury St Edmunds²
	51301	56433		Noted 08/01/78
	51301	56433		Noted 08/01/1978 - RCTS Great Northern Outer Suburban Railtour 51301-56433+51298-56431
	51301	56400		Noted 18/04/81 - at Newcastle
	51301	56391		Noted circa 12/1981⁵
70	51301	56464		Noted 06/08/82 - at Norwich²
	50384	51301	56464	Noted 1st December 1982
	50384	51301	56464	Noted 2nd December 1982 - at Craigentinny depot
	50384	51301	56464	Noted 8th January 1983 - on Glasgow Central - Kilmacolm services
	51301	59069	52028	Noted 19th February 1983 - on Glasgow Central - Edinburgh via Shotts service
	51301	59069	52033	Noted 23rd March 1983 - on 17:20 Edinburgh - Glasgow Central via Shotts

Formation Sources
1: Leonard Rogers
2: Gerald Brown
3: Ipswich Transport Society
4: Peter Wallwork
5: Eddie Knorn

Images:

8th January 1978

Two Finsbury Park based class 105 2-car sets with 51301 leading 56433, 51298 and 56431 on a RCTS special to Peterborough for the N.V.R. at London Kings Cross, alongside some Mk.1 sleepers on the 8th January 1978. Robert Chilton.

8th January 1978

A pair of Cravens Class 105 DMUs (51301 + 56433 / 51298 + 56431) at Letchworth with the RCTS "Great Northern Outer Suburban" railtour on 8 January 1978. Stuart Mackay Collection.

circa early August 1980

Class 105 DMBS E51301 on Doncaster Works circa early August 1980. Paul Redmond.

18th April 1981

Class 105 / 101 vehicles E51301 E56400 approach Newcastle from the ECML (north) on 18/04/1981. The rear Class 101 is distinguished from the front Class 105 by the grey band of its blue & grey livery - which was only carried by a handful of Class 105s - as well as the bright aluminium window frames and different roof vent layout. Graeme Phillips Collection.

12th September 1981

On September 12, 1981, E51301 + E56464 depart Darlington with the 11:55 to Hartlepool. Until the mid 1980s there was an hourly service between Darlington and Hartlepool which used to carry a lot of students to Stockton and Billingham tech near Billingham station. Due the shortage of trains with the shortcomings of the new Pacers, the Hartlepool service was replaced by buses. The service was never reinstated apart from a token two trains each way on a Sunday. John Carter.

28th October 1982

Set number: 70

The platforms at Whittlesea are staggered and here set 70 (E51301 + E56464) arrives from the east forming the 11.06 Cambridge - Peterborough on October 28th 1982. Gerard Fletcher.

21st May 1983

Set number: 105375

Although not officially withdrawn until September 1983 it is highly unlikey that Class 105 DMBS E51301 ever carried any more passengers as it sits vandalised in Falkland Yard, Ayr on the 21st May 1983. Attached to sister Class 105 DMBS E50384 together they had operated together for a short time as Ayr TMD unit 105375. Both vehicles eventually made the long one way journey to Mayer Newmans Yard in Snailwell, Cambridgeshire where they were scrapped in January and June 1984 respectively. Bob Woolnough.

The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:

Date: 8th January 1978

Two Finsbury Park based class 105 sets with 56431 leading 51298, 56433 and 51301 on a RCTS special to Peterborough for the N.V.R. at a photo-stop at Royston on the 8th January 1978. Robert Chilton.

Date: 8th January 1978

Two Finsbury Park based class 105 sets with 56431 leading 51298, 56433 and 51301 on a RCTS special to Peterborough for the N.V.R. seen at Hertford North on the 8th January 1978. Robert Chilton.

Date: 8th January 1978

E51301 + 56433 / 51298 + 56431 on the RCTS "Great Northern Outer Suburban" at Royston on 8 January 1978 Stuart Mackay Collection.

Date: circa January 1983

A 2-car Class 105 with a DMBS stuck on the back (presumably E56464 + 51301 with 50384) seen at Kilmacolm. Date unknown, but judging by the attention the train is getting this is probably taken in January 1983 when the line closed. Phil Deane Collection.

Date: January 1983

The end is nigh. A three-car Class 105 formation (presumably E56464 + 51301 with 50384) is seen at Ferguslie Park in Jan 1983 on the last days of the Kilmacolm service. Alistair Ness.

Date: January 1983

A three-car Class 105 formation (presumably 50384 with 51301 + 56464) is seen near Bridge of Weir in January 1983 in the last days of the Kilmacolm service. Alistair Ness.

Date: January 1983

A three-car Class 105 formation (presumably 50384 attached to 51301 + 56464) is seen near Elderslie in January 1983 during the last days of the Kilmacolm service. Alistair Ness.

Date: 8th January 1983

A Class 105 3-car formed of 56464 + 51301 + 50384 at Kilmacolm after arriving with the 13:07 ex-Glasgow Central on 8 January 1983, the last day of passenger services on the branch. Rob Paterson.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

A Class 105 3-car formed of 50384 + 51301 + 56464 at Kilmacolm on 8 January 1983, the last day of passenger services on the branch. They arrived with the 13:07 ex-Glasgow Central and will return there with the 14:01 departure. Rob Paterson.

Date: 8th January 1983

Cravens vehicles 56464 closest, with 51301 and 50384, at Kilmacolm on January 8th, 1983. This was the last day of services on the line, and they are waiting to depart with the 14:01 to Glasgow Central. Hamish Stevenson.

Date: 8th January 1983

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Single DMBS 50384 is attached to 51301 and 56464 at Kilmacolm on January 8th, 1983. This was the last day of services on the line, and they are waiting to depart with the 12:01 to Glasgow Central. Hamish Stevenson.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Last Day No.4. Cravens 105 373 triple takes the ‘Down Branch’ at Cart Junction on the returning 10:01 Kilmacolm - Glasgow Central service under darkening skies. An old notebook suggests this was DMBS E50384 + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464 (nearest camera). Reduced to a single lead, Cart Junction once served routes to Kilbarchan, Kilmacolm, Elderslie and Johnstone. The houses in the background are the outskirts of Linwood. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Last Day No.5. Cravens 105 373 triple climbs from Cart Junction on the ‘Down Branch’ to the main line at Elderslie No.2 with the 10:01 Kilmacolm - Glasgow service. An old notebook suggests this was DMBS E50384 (nearest camera) + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464 (leading). The ‘Up Branch’ from Elderslie No.2 via the fly-under is in the foreground. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Class 105 Paisley Canal 8 Jan 1983. A Cravens 3 car formation (DMBS 50384 attached to 51301 and 56464) passes Paisley Canal box with a service from Kilmacolm to Glasgow Central on the last day of service. Alistair Ness.

Date: 8th January 1983

Class 105 Paisley Canal 8 Jan 1983. A Cravens 3 car formation (56464 + 51301 with 50384 attached) leaves Paisley Canal for Kilmacolm on the last day of service. Alistair Ness.

Date: 8th January 1983

Class 105 Paisley Canal 8 Jan 1983. A service from Kilmacolm arrives at Paisley Canal on the last day, formed 56464 + 51301 + 50384. Alistair Ness.

Date: 8th January 1983

The 14:01 Kilmacolm - Glasgow service is seen near Kilmacolm on the last day of services, 8/1/83. It is formed of a 2-car Class 105 with an extra DMBS - 50384 / 51301 + E56464. The two DMBS demonstrate the two different van layouts the class had. Hamish Stevenson.

Date: 8th January 1983

Last Day No.16. Looking west as Cravens triple 105373 accelerates away from Bridge of Weir station towards Kilmacolm on the 13:07 working from Glasgow Central. An old notebook suggests this was DMBS E50384 + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464 (nearest to camera). A Ford Capri is turning onto the parallel Main Street (A761) which rises to cross over the railway on the skew at the station. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Last Day No.17. Cravens 105 373 crosses the viaduct over the River Gryffe at Bridge of Weir. It is heading east towards the station on the 14:01 Kilmacolm - Glasgow Central service. An old notebook suggests this was DMBS E50384 (nearest) + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464. The girder bridge crosses a minor road to the then children's home at Quarriers Village. There was a tannery on the other side of the viaduct which is long gone. However, leather manufacture still exists in Bridge of Weir at a modern facility on the other side of town by the Locher Water. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

On the last day of Kilmacolm services, January 8th, 1983, E56464 leads 51301 and 50384 near Kilmacolm. Hamish Stevenson.

Date: 8th January 1983

The 11:07 Glasgow - Kilmacolm service is seen near Kilmacolm on January 8th, 1983, the last day of services on the line. 56464 is closest, with 51301 and 50384. Hamish Stevenson.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

A Cravens class 105 DMU (DMBS 50384 attached to 51301 and 56464) forms a Kilmacolm line train near Bridge of Weir on the last day of service, 8 January 1983. Alistair Ness.

Date: 8th January 1983

A Cravens class 105 DMU (56464 and 51301 with DMBS 50384 attached) forms a Kilmacolm line train near Bridge of Weir on the last day of service, 8 January 1983. Alistair Ness.

Date: 8th January 1983

Last Day No.10. Looking west as Cravens triple 105373 enjoys some winter sunshine. It is powering towards Houston and Crosslee station on the 12:01 Kilmacolm - Glasgow Central service. An old notebook suggests this was DMBS E50384 + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464 (nearest camera). Sandholes Road crosses the railway in the background and Brookfield is to the left. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

On the final day of passenger services to Kilmacolm on January 8, 1983, Cravens-built trailer 56464 is at the "Glasgow end", 51301 is in the centre and 50384 at the far end. Jeremy Chapter.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

105 373 comprising 3 driving vehicles (50384 + 51301 + 56464) reverses at Kilmacolm on the last day of passenger services on the branch, Saturday 08/01/1983. The line between Elderslie and Kilmacolm officially closed completely and between Elderslie and Shields Junction to scheduled passenger services on 10 January 1983. Andrew McConnell.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

105373, made up of 3 driving vehicles (50384 + 51301 + 56464), pauses at Paisley Canal Station on the last day of operations of the branch, 8 January 1983. The line between Kilmacolm, Elderslie and Shields Junction closed completely to scheduled passenger services on 10 January 1983, although the section to Paisley Canal subsequently reopened and is now electrified. A temporary footbridge replaces the former wooden booking office, which was situated on the road bridge with staircases to each platform. The main station building was converted to a pub. The new station is a single terminus platform on the other side of the bridge. Andrew McConnell.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Single DMBS 50384 is attached to 51301 and 56464 at Kilmacolm on January 8th, 1983. The headboard requires a little bit of explanation - the last two surviving Class 126 sets had somehow managed to escape withdrawal at the time of the line's closure and one of the Swindon Diesel Preservation Society members had contacted BR to enquire if the sets could be rostered for service on the last day. A headboard was knocked up in the hope that something could be arranged. In the event, the Swindons were not rostered and the board seemed somewhat inappropriate, but was mounted for a short time at Kilmacolm for photographs. Andrew McConnell.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Last Day No.23. Cravens 105 373 triple idles at Kilmacolm and is probably waiting to form the 16:01 service for Glasgow Central. An old notebook suggests this was DMBS E50384 (nearest) + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464. This may have been the last daylight departure from Kilmacolm. The masonry wall to the left is the corner of the former goods shed. Whilst the station buildings survived closure as a pub, the goods shed succumbed to redevelopment and was flattened to make way for housing. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Last Day No.21. Cravens 105 373 triple has arrived at Kilmacolm on the 15:07 ex Glasgow Central with E50384 nearest the camera. An old notebook suggests the Set was DMBS E50384 + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464. The train is starting to fill up again for the return to Glasgow Central on the 16:01. 'Passengers' are keen to get a good seat on one of the few remaining trains. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

E56464 at the head of a mash-up class 105 unit at Kilmacolm on 8 January 1983, the last day of services on the branch. (It has since been reopened as far as Paisley Canal.) The driving motor second (50384) at the far end also had an "E" prefix to its number but carried an "AY" (Ayr) allocation sticker. The centre car of the formation was 51301. These Cravens-built cars were delivered between 1956 and 1959. Note that station signage has been removed. Jeremy Chapter.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Last Day. Cravens triple 105 373 on the approach to Houston and Crosslee station. The double fence on the left is the footpath from the station to Brookfield via the footbridge from which the picture was taken. DMBS E50384 + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464 are working the 12:01 Kilmacolm to Glasgow service. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

Last Day. Cravens 105 373 triple has arrived at Kilmacolm on the 15:07 ex Glasgow Central with E50384 nearest the camera. An old notebook suggests the Set was DMBS E50384 + DMBS E51301 + DTSL E56464. Saturday 08 January 1983. alicia hartman.

Date: 8th January 1983

Date: 8th January 1983

Set number: 105373

On the final day of passenger services to Kilmacolm on 8 January 1983, Cravens-built trailer 56464 is at the "Glasgow end", 51301 is in the centre and 50384 at the end nearest the photographer. These were built in the second half of the '50s, All were built by Cravens of Sheffield, 50384 was new in 1957 and the other pair in 1959. Jeremy Chapter.

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