Vehicle 50672 / 53672
Class 120
Builder: BR Swindon Works
Layout: Cross Country
Length: 64ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: BR Standard
Engines: AEC 150hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30334
Diagram: 586
Allocations
| 4w/e 17/05/58 | New to | 86C (Cardiff Canton) | |
| Jan-61 | Depot code change | 88A | |
| Sep-63 | Depot code change | 86A | |
| 06/05/73 | Depot code change | CF | |
| Nov-81 | Transferred to | CH (Chester) | |
| 09/03/86 | Transferred to | AY (Ayr) | |
| 28/09/86 | Transferred to | HA (Haymarket) | |
| Aug-87 | Withdrawn from | HA (Haymarket) |
The vehicle carried the following numbers:
50672 - original number
53672 - from Sep-83 (53xxx / 54xxx change)
Modifications
circa Jul-70 - Dual AWS fitted
Disposal
Scrapped by MC Metal Processing, Springburn
Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:
| CTN601 | 50722 | 50672 | Listed at 86A - May-70 | ||||||
| CTN601 | 50722 | 50672 | Listed at Canton - circa Jan-71 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 30/06/1973 - at Newport1 | |||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 25/08/1974 - at Carmarthen1 | |||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 29/08/1974 - at Newport1 | |||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 02/09/74 - on 2C06 0650 Chepstow-Milford Haven with B553 | ||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 11/09/74 - on 2C06 0650 Chepstow-Milford Haven with C526 | ||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 01/05/75 - on 2C09 1420 Swansea-Cardiff with 56289 attached | ||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 02/05/75 - on 2C09 1420 Swansea-Cardiff with 56289 + C503 | ||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 08/03/76 - on 2C40 0710 Cardiff-Swansea | ||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Listed at CF - 01/05/1976 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 04/09/76 - at Cardiff2 | |||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 16/12/1977 - Cardiff Central3 | ||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Listed at CF - 31st December 1977 | ||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 13th May 1978 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 22/08/1979 - on 10:46 Shrewsbury to Swansea service4 | |||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Listed at CF - 03/03/80 | ||||||
| 50722 | 50672 | Noted 25/10/1980 - At Chester Station3 | |||||||
| C601 | 50722 | 50672 | Noted 25/10/1980 - At Shrewsbury Station3 | ||||||
| 50728 | 59277 | 50672 | Noted circa 08/19825 | ||||||
| 53722 | 59523 | 53672 | Noted circa 06/19835 | ||||||
| 53722 | 59523 | 53672 | Noted circa 01/19845 | ||||||
| 53722 | 59523 | 53672 | Noted circa 07/19845 | ||||||
| 53722 | 53672 | Noted 02/11/85 - on 12:40 Rock Ferry - Helsby service6 | |||||||
| 53722 | 53672 | Noted 04/11/19857 | |||||||
| 53722 | 59523 | 53672 | Noted circa 01/19865 | ||||||
| 53722 | 59523 | 53672 | Listed at CH - circa Jan-86 | ||||||
| 51248 | 59281 | 53672 | Noted 7th July 1986 | ||||||
| 520 | 53711 | 59281 | 53672 | Listed at Ayr - August 1986 | |||||
| 506 | 53708 | 59297 | 53672 | Formation change - HA - September 1986 | |||||
| 506 | 53708 | 59297 | 53672 | Noted 06/12/19865 | |||||
| 506 | 53708 | 59297 | 53672 | Noted 11th December 1986 | |||||
| 506 | 53708 | 59297 | 53672 | Listed at HA - 23/03/87 |
Formation Sources
1: Jeremy Goodyear
2: Leonard Rogers
3: Shayne Lewis
4: Peter Wallwork
5: Eddie Knorn
6: Martin Baumann
7: Chris Moxon
Images:
8th February 1975
Set number: C601
Swindon-built Cross-Country set C601 (presumably 50672 + 50722) departs from Knighton with the 10.04am Swansea - Shrewsbury service on February 8th, 1975. Michael Mensing.
April 1975
Set number: C601
Shrewsbury station in April 1975, with Class 120 DMU set C601 (presumably 50672 + 50722) awaiting departure on a Swansea (High St) service. Hugh Llewelyn.
April 1975
Set number: C601
BR (Swindon) Cross Country 2-car dmu (Class 120) No.C601 (presumably 50672 + 50722) with Central Wales Line headlamp between cab windows, in BR Rail Blue & Grey with all yellow front end, awaiting departure at Shrewsbury (General) on a Swansea (High St) service, 04/75. Hugh Llewelyn.
3rd June 1978
Set number: C601
A couple of class 120 DMUs work away from Sutton Bridge Junction with a Shrewsbury to Hereford working on 3/6/1978. C601 leads, presumably 50722 + 50672. Stephen Burdett.
27th July 1979
Set number: C601
Swindon Cross-Country set C601 at Carmarthen on 27 July 1979. Ian Francis.
11th October 1980
Set number: C601
This pair of class 120 Swindon Cross Country diesel vehicles were fitted with headlights for working the Central Wales Line (now known as the Heart of Wales line) between Shrewsbury and Llanelli which operates under a light railway order to reduce infrastructure requirements. The lights are necessary for ungated level crossings which are crossed on a stop and proceed basis. Motor Second 50672 is nearest the camera; the other car is Motor Brake Composite 50722. Both were new in 1958 and withdrawn in 1987. Seen at Shrewsbury on 11 October 1980. Jeremy Chapter.
Unknown date
Set number: C601
2-car set C601 (presumably with 50672 leading) is seen at Hopton Heath, which has the station building fenced off from the platform as a private residence. Undated. Tom Clift.
Unknown date
Set number: C601
A Western Region publicity image showing Swindon Cross-Country set C601 (presumably W50672) in Pembroke Dock station, date unknown. Image courtesy of Diesel Unit Preservation Associates. British Rail.
25th September 1982
M50672 leads a Class 120 DMU at Saltney Jct with the 10:40 Shrewsbury - Chester on 25 September 1982. Stuart Mackay Collection.
4th April 1985
A Class 120/101/120 hybrid at Machynylleth with 53672 leading on the 4th April 1984. Chris Lings.
2nd November 1985
53672-53722 Helsby 02.11.1985 1240 Rock Ferry to Helsby Martin Baumann.
4th November 1985
Class 120 twin 53672 & 53722 call at Ince & Elton, 4/11/85. Anthony Griffiths.
circa 1987
Set number: 506
53672 at the front of DMU set 506 (presumably with 59297 + 53708) in Haymarket station circa 1987. A Strathclyde-liveried Class 107 departs from the adjacent platform. Mike Bunker.
Unknown date
Set number: 506
Set 506 in Edinburgh Waverley. Undated. Andrew McConnell.
Unknown date
Set number: 506
53672 leads 506 through Princes St. Gardens towards Edinburgh Waverley. Undated. Andrew McConnell.
26th April 1987
Set number: 506
53672 + 59297 + 53708 seen at Thornton Yard on the 26th April 1987. Hamish Stevenson.
23rd May 1987
Set number: 506
Class 120 Swindon Cross-Country set 506 (53672 + 59297 + 53708) about to enter Edinburgh Waverley station with the 10:06 from Cowdenbeath - on the 23rd May 1987. Hamish Stevenson.
circa May 1989
Set number: 506
53672 at MC Metals about to be inspected for useable parts for the preserved Class 126 unit. Circa May 1989. Andrew McConnell.
circa May 1989
Set number: 506
A preservationist inspects the underside of 53672 at MC Metals for parts that could be used on the preserved Swindon unit, then at Brechin. Circa May 1989. Andrew McConnell.
circa May 1989
Set number: 506
Class 120 DMSL 53672 in MC Metals circa May 1989. Brian Ward.
circa May 1989
Set number: 506
The Class 120 DMS from set 506 53672 awaits its fate at Glasgow Works. Behind the vehicle is one of the Newton Chambers car carriers used on the ECML. Circa May 1989. Andrew McConnell.
The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:
Date: 8th February 1975
Set number: C601
Swindon-built Cross-Country Class 120 DMU set C601 (presumably 50722 + 50672) arrives at Knighton with the 10.04am Swansea - Shrewsbury service on February 8th, 1975. Michael Mensing.
Date: 1978
Set number: C601
Two two-car Class 120 DMUs - C601 (presumably 50722 + 50672) closest - are seen at Dorrington (Shropshire) in the summer of 1978. Michael Mensing.
Date: August 1984
A Class 120/101 hybrid with 53722 leading (the others are presumably 59523 + 53672) departs from Portmadog with the 10.15 from Pwllheli to Machynlleth in August 1984. Robert28194.
Date: circa 1987
Set number: 506
Class 120 DMU set 506 (53708, the centre should be 59297, 53672 is at the far end) departs from Haymarket for the last 1 1/4 mile of its journey to Edinburgh Waverley. Circa 1987. Mike Bunker.
Date: 23rd May 1987
Set number: 506
Class 120 set 506 (53708 + 59297 + 53672) leaves Edinburgh Waverley station with the 11:03 Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath service on May 23, 1987. Hamish Stevenson.
Date: 13th December 1987
Set number: 506
On December 13, 1987 set 506 (53708 + 59297 + 53672) is seen stabled in Haymarket depot beside set 101302. Hamish Stevenson.