Vehicle 51988
Class 107
Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: AEC 150hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30611
Diagram: 639
Allocations
| 17/12/60 | New to | 66C (Hamilton) | |
| 2w/e 09/06/62 | Transferred to | 67A (Corkerhill) | |
| 4w/e 30/06/67 | Transferred to | 64H (Leith Central) | |
| w/e 02/09/67 | Transferred to | 67A (Corkerhill) | |
| May-68 | Transferred to | 66C (Hamilton) | |
| May-73 | Depot code change | HN | |
| 10/01/82 | Transferred to | AY (Ayr) | |
| 29/06/86 | Stored U. | AY (Ayr) | |
| Dec-86 | Reinstated | AY (Ayr) | |
| Oct-87 | Transferred to | ED (Eastfield) | |
| 11/07/88 | Transferred to | HA (Haymarket) | |
| 01/10/89 | Transferred to | ED (Eastfield) PEDX | |
| 29/07/91 | Withdrawn from | ED (Eastfield) PEDX |
Refurbished
At Glasgow Works dated 18/11/1978 released in blue/grey liveryDisposal
Scrapped by MC Metal Processing, Springburn
Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:
| 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | As delivered to 66C - 17th December 1960 | ||||||
| 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Transfer to 67A - 2w/e 09/06/62 | ||||||
| 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Transfer to 66C - 5w/e 01/06/68 | ||||||
| 120 | 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Listed at 66C - 1972 | |||||
| 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Noted 24/07/1973 - at Glasgow Central1 | ||||||
| 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Noted 27/08/74 - on Hamilton depot2 | ||||||
| 134 | 51988 | Noted 25/08/75 - on Hamilton depot, partners not recorded2 | |||||||
| 51988 | 59792 | 52021 | Noted 01/09/1975 - at Glasgow Central1 | ||||||
| 134 | 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Noted 05/09/76 - on Hamilton depot, set number only on 520142 | |||||
| 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Noted 03/04/1977 - at Glasgow Central 3 | ||||||
| 134 | 51988 | 59785 | 52014 | Listed at HN - mid-May-78 | |||||
| 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted 25th June 1979 | ||||||
| 428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at HN - 01/02/81 | |||||
| 428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted 29/08/1981 - Branch Line Society Ayrshire Wanderer Railtour day 1 of 2 | |||||
| 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted 30th August 1981 | ||||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at AY - 13/06/82 | |||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at AY - 17/06/84 | |||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at AY - 25/03/85 | |||||
| 51988 | 59792 | 53577 | Noted circa 10/19854 | ||||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at Ayr - Summer 1986 | |||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at AY - 23/03/87 | |||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted 30/03/19874 | |||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at ED - Jan-88 | |||||
| 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted 07/05/88 - on 16.26 Dunblane - Edinburgh5 | ||||||
| 107428 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at HA - circa August 1988 | |||||
| 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted 05/08/89 - on 16:03 Glasgow Queen Street - Arbroath6 | ||||||
| 107728 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted circa 12/19894 | |||||
| 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted 10/08/907 | ||||||
| 107028 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Listed at ED - 08/10/90 | |||||
| 107028 | 51988 | 59786 | 52013 | Noted circa 02/19914 |
Formation Sources
1: Jeremy Goodyear
2: Gerald Brown
3: Peter Wallwork
4: Eddie Knorn
5: Phil Shatford
6: Martin Baumann
7: Graeme Phillips
Images:
circa December 1960
erby Heavyweight triple (later Class 107) DMBS Sc51988. This is a close up of the vehicle taken from a Derby Works publicity photo (60/837) of a full three-car set taken on the Wirksworth branch circa December 1960. British Railways. British Railways.
29th August 1981
Set number: 107428
The Branch Line Society "Ayrshire Wanderer" railtour at Ardrossan Harbour station on August 29, 1981. This used to be considered "rare track" as trains only ran here in connection with ferry sailings. Since 2009 there has been an hourly electric service to a new station closer to the town (i.e. further from the ferry). Jeremy Chapter.
29th August 1981
Set number: 428
The 1981 BLS Scottish Tour was the Ayrshire Wanderer which ran in two parts. The Saturday tour (on 29 August) started and finished at Glasgow Central and here we are reflecting on the tour at the last stop of the day at Hunterston Ore Terminal. Alistair Ness.
29th August 1981
Set number: 107428
The Branch Line Society Ayrshire Wanderer Railtour at Hunterston sidings on 29 August 1981. Derby class 107 diesel unit formed 51988+59786+52013. Part of the mile-long ore and coal unloading jetty is seen heading into the Clyde. Jeremy Chapter.
Unknown date
Set number: 107428
Class 107 DMU set 107428 (presumably 51988 + 59786 + 52013) departs from Glasgow Central, circa mid/late 1980s. Mike Bunker.
Unknown date
51988 is seen at Falkland Junction, Ayr. It was a popular place to store vehicles. Undated. Andrew McConnell.
12th May 1984
Set number: 107428
On Depot. Derby DMSL Sc51988 at west end of Corkerhill Depot. 107 428 looks very trim and it was supposedly involved in the station re-openings in Ayshire (Kilmaurs or Auchinleck) earlier that day. A Type 3 is visible in the background along with some nascent electrification steelwork. The tracks to the far right were the remnants of the Canal line which still saw aviation fuel traffic to Hawkhead. Saturday 12 May 1984. alicia hartman.
circa 1987
Set number: 107428
107 428 is seen pulling out of Glasgow Central, presumably led by 51988, circa 1987. Andrew McConnell.
circa 1987
Set number: 107428
107 428 (51988) and 107 425 in Glasgow Central circa 1987. The station had recently been stone-cleaned and enhanced with the addition of evergreen bushes on the platforms, conveniently marking the position of "Front train beyond this point". Andrew McConnell.
6th June 1989
Set number: 107728
Set 107728 (presumably 51988 + 59786 + 52013) after terminating in North Berwick station with the 17:38 from Edinburgh on June 6, 1989. The banner proclaims 'ScotRail Sprinter Service starts Mon. 15th May". Hamish Stevenson.
22nd August 1989
Set number: 107728
107728 (presumably 51988 + 59786 + 52013) departing Kilmarnock with the 12:54 to Glasgow Central, 22-08-89. Classic d.m.u. traction for the Killie - Glasgow service, not long before the Sprinters took over. The line from here to Barrhead (with a loop at Lugton) was stupidly singled in 1974. It was re-doubled between Stewarton and Lugton in 2008 / 09 and now a half hourly service to operates from Kilmarnock to Glasgow. The former line to Dalry passed under the bridge on the left. Gordon Thomson.
The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:
Date: circa December 1960
An official image (Derby Works negative 60/837) showing a new Class 107 DMU (Sc52014 + Sc59785 + Sc51988) posed for a publicity shot on the Wirksworth branch circa December 1960. British Railways.
Date: 29th August 1981
The Branch Line Society Ayrshire Wanderer Railtour at Hunterston sidings on 29 August 1981. Derby class 107 diesel unit formed 51988 + 59786 + 52013. Jeremy Chapter.
Date: 29th August 1981
Branch Line Society Ayrshire Wanderer Railtour 29 August 1981. Derby class 107 diesel unit formed 52013 + 59786 + 51988. Seen here during the afternoon stop at Ayr Harbour. Jeremy Chapter.
Date: 29th August 1981
Set number: 428
The 1981 BLS Scottish Tour was the Ayrshire Wanderer which ran in two parts. The Saturday tour (on 29 August) started and finished at Glasgow Central and here we are at Killoch Colliery. It was formed of Class 107 set 428 (52013 + 59786 + 51988). Alistair Ness.
Date: 29th August 1981
Set number: 428
Class 107 Ayr Harbour 29 Aug 1981 The 1981 BLS Scottish Tour was the Ayrshire Wanderer which ran in two parts. The Saturday tour started and finished at Glasgow Central and here we are at Ayr Harbour. The vehicles were 52013 + 59786 + 51988 (set 428). Alistair Ness.
Date: 29th August 1981
Set number: 428
Class 107 Giffen 29 Aug 1981. The 1981 BLS Scottish Tour was the Ayrshire Wanderer which ran in two parts. The Saturday tour started and finished at Glasgow Central and here we are at the old Giffen station. It was formed of set 428 (52013 + 59786 + 51988). Alistair Ness.
Date: 29th August 1981
The Branch Line Society "Ayrshire Wanderer" railtour was run over two days in August 1981. On the Saturday, this three-car Derby Works class 107 set was used formed 52013+59786+51988 (as seen here). This is Hunterston Low Level Sidings. Jeremy Chapter.