Vehicle 51632
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
| 10/10/59 | New to | Chaddesden | - stabled pending allocation |
| Dec-59 | Transferred to | 14A (Cricklewood) | |
| 06/05/73 | Depot code change | CW | |
| 11/07/76 | Withdrawn from | CW (Cricklewood) | - collision damage |
51632 was involved in the following incidents:
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.
25/06/76 - Luton, LMR
Collision involving Class 127 / Class 127
Info from Robert Frise and Bill Read
An empty stock Class 127 unit was struck on a crossover by another Class 127 unit which had passed two red signals. The latter was deflected towards the Down fast line where it was struck a glancing blow by an express passenger train hauled by a Class 45 locomotive. Minor injuries. More Details.
Disposal
Scrapped by BR, Derby C&W Works
Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:
| 51631 | 59609 | 59639 | 51632 | As delivered to Chaddesden sidings - 10th October 1959 - stabled pending allocation | |||||
| 51614 | 59592 | 59622 | 51632 | Noted 18/08/70 - at St Pancras1 |
Formation Sources
1: Gerald Brown
Images:
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.
February 1966
Fire damage on Class 127 DMBS M51632 after the incident at Napsbury on 9 February where a cardan shaft broke on an adjacent vehicle and the pieces punctured the fuel tanks on this vehicle. Taken at Cricklewood depot, London Midland Region negative DL3842. British Railways.
February 1966
Fire damage on Class 127 DMBS M51632 after the incident at Napsbury on 9 February where a cardan shaft broke on an adjacent vehicle and the pieces punctured the fuel tanks on this vehicle. Taken at Cricklewood depot, London Midland Region negative DL3843. British Railways.
February 1966
The fire-damaged side of Class 127 DMBS M51632 after the fire at Napsbury on 9 February 1966. Most of the scorching of the bodyside is above the battery box. Note all the broken windows to the centre of the vehicle. Taken at Cricklewood depot, London Midland Region negative DL3848. British Railways.
February 1966
This is believed to be the underside of M51632, it was one of a series of images taken in the aftermath of a fire at Napsbury on 9 February 1966. This is London Midland Region negative DL3850 taken at Cricklewood depot. The accident report noted "Nos. 1 and 2 fuel tanks had both been punctured one in the side and the other underneath". The fuel tank in the image seems to have damage on the underside. British Railways.
February 1966
M51632 and M59625 in Crickwood depot in February 1966, one of a series of images taken in the aftermath of a fire at Napsbury on 9 Ferbuary 1966. This is London Midland Region negative DL3852. British Railways.
circa late June 1976
Class 127 DMBS M51632 circa late June 1976, the damage being caused by a collision at Luton on 25 June 1976. Image courtesy of the Michael Boot Collection. British Rail.
circa late June 1976
Class 127 DMBS M51632 circa late June 1976, the damage being caused by a collision at Luton on 25 June 1976. Image courtesy of the Michael Boot Collection. British Rail.
circa late June 1976
The rear end of Class 127 power car M51632 at Luton circa late June 1976 showing the damage it received in the collision there on the 25th of that month. Image courtesy of the Michael Boot Collection. British Rail.
The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:
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.