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Vehicle 51622


Class 127

Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: High Density
Length: 64ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square / Red Triangle
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: None
Engines: Rolls Royce 238hp
Transmission: Hydraulic
Lot Number: 30521
Diagram: 588

Allocations

12/09/59 New to Chaddesden - stabled pending allocation
Dec-59 Transferred to 14A (Cricklewood)
06/05/73Depot code changeCW
19/11/83 Withdrawn from CW (Cricklewood)

51622 was involved in the following incident:


cardan shoaft pieces

09/02/66 - Napsbury, LMR

Fire involving Class 127

Info from Bill Read

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire. More Details.


Disposal

Preserved - more details.

Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:


51621 59604 59634 51622 As delivered to Chaddesden sidings - 12th September 1959 - stabled pending allocation
51610 59593 59642 51622 Noted 05/04/71 - at St Pancras1
51612 59640 59591 51622 Noted 02/09/71 - at Kentish Town1
51612 59642 59591 51622 Noted 24/09/71 - in St Pancras1
51622 59595 59646 51690 Noted 09/02/1975 - at St Pancras 2
51622 59614 59623 51642 Noted 20/03/76 - on 20.45 St. Pancras – Bedford3
51622 59603 59636 51648 Noted 12/06/76 - on 05.17 Bedford – St. Pancras3
51613 59614 59645 51622 Noted 27/08/78 - on 07.20 Bedford – St. Pancras3
51600 59589 59625 51622 Noted 20/01/79 - on 06.40 Bedford – St. Pancras3
51600 59589 59625 51622 Noted 09/02/79 - on 14.04 Cricklewood – St. Pancras3
51608 59592 59634 51622 Noted 12/04/79 - on 13.09 Cricklewood – Luton3
51622 59616 59637 51633 Noted 01/05/79 - on 16.17 Cricklewood – Luton with 51634 + 59609 + 59631 + 516353
51622 59616 59637 51633 Noted 10/05/79 - on 15.03 Luton – Cricklewood3
51622 59616 59637 51633 Noted 19/05/79 - on 13.17 Cricklewood – Bedford3
51622 59616 59637 51633 Noted 24/05/79 - on 16.05 St. Pancras – Cricklewood with 51593 + 59607 + 59646 + 516353
51633 59616 59637 51622 Noted circa 06/19794
51622 59616 59637 51633 Noted 11/06/79 - on 05.05 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51622 59616 59637 51633 Noted 08/08/79 - on 15.42 Cricklewood – St. Pancras3
51622 59616 59637 51637 Noted 23/08/79 - on 22.40 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51622 59616 59637 51633 Noted 02/09/79 - on 20.50 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51607 59608 59645 51622 Noted 03/01/80 - on 02.30 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51607 59608 59645 51622 Noted 11/01/80 - on 03.31 Cricklewood – Bedford and 20.08 St. Pancras – Cricklewood3
51607 59608 59645 51622 Noted 13/01/80 - on 23.55 St. Albans – Bedford3
51599 59610 59625 51622 Noted 15/02/80 - on 12.57 St. Pancras – Cricklewood and 15.35 St. Pancras – Bedford3
51599 59610 59625 51622 Noted 21/02/80 - on 01.45 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51599 59610 59625 51622 Noted 24/02/80 - on 22.29 West Hampstead – Bedford3
51622 59607 59628 51624 Noted 19/03/80 - on 14.16 Luton – Bedford 3
51622 59614 59622 51628 Noted 15/06/80 - on 07.40 Harlington – Bedford3
51622 59597 59636 51628 Noted 17/06/80 - on 14.09 Cricklewood – Luton3
51622 59597 59636 51628 Noted 25/06/80 - on 12.09 Cricklewood – Luton3
51622 59597 59636 51628 Noted 26/06/80 - on 13.39 Cricklewood – St. Pancras3
51622 59597 59636 51628 Noted 17/07/80 - on 07.30 St. Albans – Cricklewood3
51610 59606 59640 51622 Noted 09/09/80 - on 18.35 Kentish Town – St. Pancras3
51610 59606 59640 51622 Noted 10/09/80 - on 11.00 Bedford – Luton3
51610 59606 59640 51622 Noted 24/09/80 - on 02.05 Cricklewood – Bedford3
51599 59606 59620 51622 Noted 24/01/81 - on 2H14 21.23 St Pancras – Luton3
51599 59606 59632 51622 Noted 27/01/81 - on 2G13 14.27 St Pancras – Bedford3
51599 59606 59632 51622 Noted 02/02/81 - on 2G31 23.15 St Pancras – Bedford3
51599 59606 59632 51622 Noted 04/02/81 - on 2H12 16.05 St. Pancras – Luton3
51599 59606 59632 51622 Noted 06/02/81 - on 2H12 16.05 St. Pancras – Luton3
51618 59619 59637 51622 Noted 09/03/81 - on 08.11 St. Albans – Cricklewood (no TSL)3
51610 59591 59637 51622 Noted 11/04/81 - on 05.05 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51610 59591 59637 51622 Noted 25/04/81 - on 05.05 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51619 59594 59640 51622 Noted 09/06/81 - on 19.10 Bedford – Luton3
51603 59614 59626 51622 Noted 13/07/81 - on 02.05 Cricklewood – Bedford3
51603 59614 59626 51622 Noted 14/07/81 - on 03.31 Cricklewood – Bedford and 21.30 St. Albans – Cricklewood3
51622 59600 59639 51627 Noted 31/08/81 - on 10.04 Cricklewood – St. Pancras3
51622 59600 59632 51627 Noted 05/09/81 - on 23.12 Luton – Cricklewood3
51622 59606 59648 51647 Noted 30/09/81 - on 23.10 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51593 59610 59645 51622 Noted 25/01/82 - on 18.11 Kentish Town – St. Pancras3
51622 59591 59626 51630 Noted 12/02/82 - on 14.16 Luton – Bedford3
51622 59607 59627 51630 Noted circa 05/19824
51622 59607 59627 51630 Noted 21/05/82 - on 09.17 Cricklewood – Luton3
51622 59607 59627 51630 Noted 28/05/82 - on 09.19 Cricklewood – St. Pancras3
51615 59593 59628 51622 Noted 22/06/82 - on 08.01 Luton – Bedford3
51593 59613 59639 51622 Noted 15/08/82 - on 10.02 Cricklewood – Luton3
51593 59613 59639 51622 Noted 26/08/82 - on 11.16 Luton – Bedford 3
51593 59613 59639 51622 Noted 06/09/82 - on 09.20 Luton – Cricklewood3
51593 59613 59639 51622 Noted 16/09/82 - on 21.55 St. Pancras – Cricklewood3
51593 59613 59639 51622 Noted 22/09/82 - on 02.30 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51622 59609 59646 51596 Noted circa 10/19824
51622 59609 59646 51611 Noted circa 10/19824
51611 59609 59646 51622 Noted 09/11/82 - on 13.00 Luton – Cricklewood3
51611 59609 59646 51622 Noted 14/11/82 - on 14.00 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51611 59609 59646 51622 Noted 19/11/82 - on 20.10 Bedford – Cricklewood3
51597 59614 59636 51622 Noted 30/11/82 - on 12.00 Luton – Cricklewood3
51591 59636 59614 51622 Noted circa 12/19824
51591 59614 59636 51622 Noted 07/12/82 - on 17.25 Luton – Cricklewood3
51591 59614 59636 51622 Noted 09/12/82 - on 17.25 Luton – Cricklewood3
51591 59636 59614 51622 Noted circa 01/19834
51591 59614 59636 51622 Noted 07/01/83 - on 12.09 Cricklewood – Luton3
51622 59608 59622 51625 Noted 31/01/83 - on 12.00 Luton – Cricklewood3
51603 59603 59628 51622 Noted 10/04/83 - on 23.27 Cricklewood – Bedford3
51603 59603 59628 51622 Noted 11/04/83 - on 16.05 St. Pancras – Cricklewood3
51603 59603 59628 51622 Noted 12/04/83 - on 23.14 Luton – Bedford3
51603 59606 59628 51622 Noted 25/05/83 - on 02.06 Cricklewood – Bedford3

Formation Sources
1: Leonard Rogers
2: Peter Wallwork
3: Phil Shatford
4: Eddie Knorn

Images:

Inside a Class 127 DMU

February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the No.2 cardan shaft to break up near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. This is thought to be vehicle M51622, it shows the rear passenger saloon above where the cardan shaft would have been. The London Midland Region image (negative DL3838) was taken at Cricklewood depot. British Railways.

Inside a Class 127 DMU

February 1966

This is thought to be vehicle M51622, taken after the incident near Napsbury where the No.2 cardan shaft broke up on 9 February 1966. Taken at Cricklewood this is the rear passanger saloon looking towards the cab, the floor hatches proving access to where the cardan shaft was. A London Midland Region image, negative DL3839. British Railways.

Class 127 DMU at St Pancras

10th April 1979

4 Car Derby Suburban Class 127 set with M51622 leading passes the imposing Signal Box at St Pancras on 10th April 1979. David Scott.

Class 127 DMU at London St Pancras

5th July 1980

Class 127 DMBS M51622 leads a Derby built 4 car unit into St Pancras, no doubt with a service from Bedford. 5th July 1980. Bruce Galloway.

Class 127 DMU at Elstree &amp; Borehamwood

22nd January 1983

In the 1980s and 1990s Elstree & Borehamwood was my local station. Here we see Class 127 DMBS M51622 approaching with the 12:00 St Pancras to Bedford service on Saturday 22nd January 1983. Brian McDevitt.


The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. The debris ruptured the fuel tank on it and the adjacent vehicle M51632 which caught fire. It is seen here afterwards at Cricklewood (London Midland Region negative DL3835). M51622 is probably the vehicle on the left. Both vehicles would be repaired. British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. This is the recovered parts of the slip ring on no.2 cardan shaft. The London Midland Region image (negative DL3836) was probably taken at Cricklewood depot. British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. This is the recovered parts of the slip ring on no.2 cardan shaft. The London Midland Region image (negative DL3837) was probably taken at Cricklewood depot. British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

The underneath of a Class 127 centre car, thought to be 59625, showing the damage caused by a broken cardan shaft on one of the power cars (51622) in the formation near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. The small box on the back of the battery box has been dislodged, as had the conduit leading to it. A London Midland Region image, negative DL3840, taken at Cricklewood depot. British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

The underneath of a Class 127 centre car, thought to be 59625, showing the damage caused by a broken cardan shaft on one of the power cars (51622) in the formation near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. The accident report noted that "the alternator case had been struck" A London Midland Region image, negative DL3844, taken at Cricklewood depot. British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

Underframe equipment under either M51622 or M51632 after the fire at Napsbury on 9 February 1966. It shows a Smiths heater with an engine behind and a radiator to the right. Damage includes disintegrated heater intake ducting and scorching to the cable between the heater and the vehicle and to the insulation on the closest end of the heater. Taken at Cricklewood depot, London Midland Region negative DL3846. British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. These are the cardan shaft pieces afterwards. The caption on the image (Derby Works negative 66/176) reading "No.2 cardan shaft from railcar M51622 superimposed on full size sketch of surrounding equipment". British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. These are the cardan shaft pieces that were recovered. The caption on the image (Derby Works negative 66/177) reading "Portions of fractured cardan shaft (No.2) from railcar M.51622". British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/178) reads "Portion of fractured cardan shaft (No.2), bearing slip-ring assembly, from railcar M.51622". British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/179) reads "Portion of fractured cardan shaft (No.2), final drive end, from railcar M.51622". British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/180) reads "Centre portion of cardan shaft tube and slip-ring carrying portion, showing fractured faces; from No.2 position, railcar M.51622". British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/181) reads "Centre portion of cardan shaft tube from No.2 position, railcar M.51622" British Railways.

DMU

Date: February 1966

During investigation of excessive wear in the torque convertors of the Class 127 units, M51622 was fitted with test equipment which caused the cardan shaft to break up, rupture the fuel tank and catch fire near Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Images were taken of the recovered components. The caption on this one (Derby Works negative 66/182) reads "Slip ring assembly details from No.2 cardan shaft, railcar M.51622" British Railways.