Vehicle 50620 / 53620
Class 108
Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: Leyland 150hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30406
Diagram: 543
Allocations
| 28/10/58 | New to | 53C (Hull Springhead) | |
| 30/11/58 | Transferred to | 53B (Hull Botanic Gardens) | - (53C closed) |
| w/e 03/01/59 | Transferred to | 56G (Hammerton Street) | |
| 4w/e 31/10/59 | On loan to | 41A (Darnall) | |
| 4w/e 28/11/59 | Ex-loan back to | 56G (Hammerton Street) | |
| 3w/e 19/03/60 | Transferred to | 51A (Darlington) | |
| 3w/e 24/11/62 | On loan to | 18A (Toton) | |
| 3w/e 29/12/62 | Ex-loan back to | 51A (Darlington) | |
| 3w/e 02/03/63 | On loan to | 40A (Lincoln) | |
| 07/04/63 | Ex-loan back to | 51A (Darlington) | |
| 4w/e 04/01/64 | Transferred to | South Gosforth | |
| Feb-64 | Depot code change | 52J | |
| 4w/e 04/04/64 | Transferred to | 51A (Darlington) | |
| 4w/e 02/01/65 | Transferred to | South Gosforth | |
| 28/02/65 | Transferred to | 51A (Darlington) | |
| w/e 05/03/66 | Transferred to | 67A (Corkerhill) | |
| 3w/e 30/04/66 | Transferred to | 64H (Leith Central) | |
| 4w/e 17/06/67 | On loan to | South Gosforth | |
| 2w/e 01/07/67 | Transferred to | South Gosforth | |
| 31/05/70 | Transferred to | 55H (Neville Hill) | |
| 4w/e 05/12/70 | Transferred to | 52J (South Gosforth) | |
| May-73 | Depot code change | GF | |
| 2w/e 01/05/77 | Transferred to | NL (Neville Hill) | |
| 20/05/84 | Transferred to | BG (Hull Botanic Gardens) | |
| 04/10/87 | Transferred to | BR (Bristol Bath Road) | |
| 14/05/90 | Transferred to | CF (Cardiff Canton) PCFX | |
| 07/07/91 | Transferred to | BR (Bristol Bath Road) PBRX | |
| 11/06/92 | Sector Change to | BR (Bristol Bath Road) RFXZ | |
| 30/10/92 | Sector Change to | HQ (Headquarters) RFXX | |
| 10/11/92 | Withdrawn from | HQ (Headquarters) RFXX |
The vehicle carried the following numbers:
50620 - original number
53620 - from Apr-83 (53xxx / 54xxx change)
Modifications
Dec-74 - AWS fitted
Refurbished
At Doncaster Works dated 22/07/1977 released in white/blue stripe liveryDisposal
Scrapped by Gwent Demolition, Margam
Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:
| 50620 | 59386 | 50642 | As delivered to 53C - 28th October 1958 | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50642 | Noted 06/09/1959 - RTCS (West Riding Branch) Talyllyn Scenic Railtour 50644-59388-50622 + 50616-56207 + 50620-59386-50642 | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50642 | Noted 06/09/59 - working the 'Talyllyn Scenic Diesel' railtour. | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50642 | Transfer to 41A - 4w/e 31/10/59 - on loan | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50642 | Transfer to 56G - 4w/e 28/11/59 - ex-loan ER | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50644 | Transfer to 18A - 3w/e 24/11/62 - on loan | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50644 | Transfer to 51A - 3w/e 29/12/62 - ex-loan LMR | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50643 | Transfer to 40A - 3w/e 02/03/63 - on loan from NER | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50643 | Transfer to 51A - 07/04/63 - ex-loan ER | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50642 | Transfer to South Gosforth - 4w/e 04/01/64 | ||||||
| 50620 | 59386 | 50746 | Transfer to 51A - 4w/e 04/04/64 | ||||||
| 50620 | 59387 | 50645 | Transfer to South Gosforth - 4w/e 02/01/65 | ||||||
| 50620 | 59387 | 50645 | Transfer to 51A - 28/02/65 | ||||||
| 50620 | 59387 | 50632 | Noted 15/08/19701 | ||||||
| 50620 | 59387 | 50632 | Noted 18/09/70 - at Doncaster2 | ||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted 02/06/1973 - at Newcastle3 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted 28/12/74 - at Darlington. | |||||||
| N142 | 50620 | 56195 | Noted 07/01/75 - in Newcastle Central, set number only on 561954 | ||||||
| N142 | 50620 | 56195 | Noted 24/08/75 - on South Gosforth depot, set number on both vehicles4 | ||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted 10/09/1975 - at Carlisle 1 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted 30/12/75 - at Newcastle2 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted 03/01/76 - at Newcastle2 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted 03/04/76 - in Newcastle Central4 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted 06/11/1976 - at Newcastle 1 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Transfer to NL - 2w/e 01/05/77 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted circa 03/19785 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted circa 06/19815 | |||||||
| 50620 | 56195 | Noted circa 10/19825 | |||||||
| 53620 | 54195 | Noted 30/04/1983 - Leeds5 | |||||||
| 53620 | 54203 | Noted circa 10/19865 | |||||||
| 53620 | 54203 | Noted 30/11/19865 | |||||||
| 53620 | 54203 | Noted 08/12/86 - on 10:38 Sheffield - Hull6 | |||||||
| 53620 | 53631 | Noted 01/05/87 - at York4 | |||||||
| B968 | 53620 | 54203 | Formed at BR circa 10/87 | ||||||
| B968 | 53620 | 54209 | Listed at BR - 29/02/88 | ||||||
| B968 | 53620 | 54203 | Formation change - BR - 2w/e 13/03/88 - 54203 (ex-B969) replaced 54201 (to B969) | ||||||
| B968 | 53620 | 54203 | Listed at BR - 15/05/89 | ||||||
| C968 | 53620 | 54203 | Noted circa 03/19915 | ||||||
| 968 | 53620 | 54203 | Noted 22/05/91 - at Cardiff7 | ||||||
| spare | 53620 | Listed at BR - Dec-91 |
Formation Sources
1: Peter Wallwork
2: Leonard Rogers
3: Jeremy Goodyear
4: Gerald Brown
5: Eddie Knorn
6: Martin Baumann
7: Aaron Calder
Images:
circa August 1977
An official image (1 of 18, negative D4851-7) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows E50620 and presumably E56195 at Neville Hill depot where they were allocated. The work dates painted on the vehicles show late July 1977 but the vehicles have signs of use so this is probably circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (2 of 18, negative D4851-8) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the front end of DMBS E50620 with the West Yorkshire PTE logo. Neville Hill depot, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (3 of 18, negative D4851-17) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It is probably to show the chromed door/grab handles. Probably E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (4 of 18, negative D4851-13) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the centre of the number one (drivers) side of DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. Note the experiment plate on the solebar just above the radiator. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (5 of 18, negative D4851-16) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the centre of the number two (non-drivers) side of DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (6 of 18, negative D4851-14) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the end of DMBS E50620, presumably coupled to E56195, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (7 of 18, negative D4851-2) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the drivers compartment of DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (8 of 18, negative D4851-5) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows new padding under the drivers desk on DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (9 of 18, negative D4851-4) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the area under the drivers desk in front of the drivers seat on DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (10 of 18, negative D4851-3) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the fire extinguisher and container of detonators behind the drivers seat on DMBS E50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (11 of 18, negative D4851-12) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows a heater outlet in a cab door way, thought to be 50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
circa August 1977
An official image (13 of 18, negative D4851-24) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the interior of E50620, circa August 1977. This DMBS had the handles fitted to the seats, the accompanying DTC did not. British Rail.
23rd April 1985
Class 108 Derby Works DMBS E53620 at York on 23 April 1985. Phil Bevan.
7th February 1988
Class 108 53620 is seen stabled at Tyseley carriage sidings on 07.02.1988. Tyseley was never a large user of the Class 108s. Andy Cole.
May 1989
Set number: B968
Class 108 set B968 formed 53620 + 54203 in May 1989 at Bristol Temple Meads. Stuart Mackay Collection.
28th May 1989
Set number: B968
Two Class 108 twins - 53620 + 54203 and 53619 + 54230 - approaching Exeter St Davids on 28 May 1989. Keith Miller.
The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:
Date: circa August 1977
An official image (16 of 18, negative D4851-18) from a internal BR photo album titled 'Refurbished Class 108/142 DMU Production'. It shows the gangway from what is presumed to be 56195 into 50620, circa August 1977. British Rail.
Date: 20th March 1979
E51953 is at the front of a five-car trans-Pennine set formed E51953/51969/59772/50620/5???? seen in leeds on 20 March 1979. Malcolm Clements.
Date: 20th March 1979
E59772 with E51969 on the left seen at Leeds on March 20, 1979. On the rear is a Class 108, the formation contains E51953 + 51969 + 59772 + 50620 + 5xxxx. Malcolm Clements.
Date: 20th March 1979
Class 124 trailer second E59772 with Class 108 DMBS E50620 at Leeds on March 20th 1979. The Class 108 was working as part of a Trans-Pennine set. Malcolm Clements.
Date: 20th March 1979
Class 124 vehicles E59772, E51969 and E51953 are working with a 2-car Class 108 (E50620 visible) when seen at Leeds on the 20th March 1979. Malcolm Clements.
Date: 29th March 1988
Set number: B965
The new order at Weston-super-Mare. It’s Tuesday March 29 1988 and Leyland 155325 has just arrived on a press demonstration run from Westbury. Meanwhile, B965 (54203 + 53620) arrives on a Taunton train. Just visible in the ‘six-foot’ are tubs of daffodils, the station staff’s attempt to brighten the surroundings. Mel Holley.
Date: March 1989
Set number: B968
Class 108 set B968 (presumably 54203 + 53620) makes a smoky departure from Bristol Bath Road depot circa March 1989. Stuart Mackay Collection.