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Vehicle 55993


Class 128

Builder: GRC&W
Layout: Parcels Van
Length: 64ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: None / BR Standard
Engines: Albion 230hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30551
Diagram: 643

Allocations

Feb-60 New to 84D (Leamington)
by Jan-61 Transferred to 84E (Tyseley)
01/01/63Boundary change84Etransferred from WR to LMR stock
Sep-63Depot code change2A
May-73Depot code changeTS
30/06/73 Transferred to NH (Newton Heath)
Oct-73 Transferred to TS (Tyseley)
Oct-73 Transferred to CH (Chester)
10/06/84 Transferred to NH (Newton Heath)
07/07/85 Transferred to TS (Tyseley)
27/11/88 Transferred to CA (Cambridge) RPXN
p/e 30/11/90 Transferred to CH (Chester) PCHX
24/05/91 Withdrawn from CH (Chester)

Modifications

Nov-74 - Dual AWS fitted

Disposal

Scrapped by MC Metal Processing, Springburn

Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:


TY001 55993 Listed at 2A - 16/08/70
55993 Noted 10/09/76 - on Chester depot1
55993 Noted circa 12/1982 - In use around Manchester area2
55993 Noted circa 07/1983 - Manchester and Buxton areas.2
TS003 55993 Noted circa 09/19852
TS003 55993 Noted circa 02/19862
55993 Noted 26/04/86 - attached to 51904 + 54487 on 12:15 Chester - Shrewsbury3
TS003 55993 Listed at Tyseley - Summer 1986
T003 55993 Noted 22/04/1987 - at Crewe4
55993 Noted 04/05/1987 - Black Eight Tours Mendip Meanderer Railtour 55993+51870-59589-59353-53921
T1 55993 Listed at TS - Jul-87
T003 55993 Listed at Tyseley - 7th April 1988
003 55993 Noted circa 05/19882

Formation Sources
1: Gerald Brown
2: Eddie Knorn
3: Martin Baumann
4: Robert Chilton

Images:

Class 128 DMU at

circa February 1960

A GRC&W image of new parcel vehicle W55993. It was delivered to 84D (Leamington) in February 1960. Note the under the closest cab window the small interchangeable board with "Wellington" on it. Gloucester Railway Carriage And Wagon.

Class 128 DMU at Princes End &amp; Coseley

30th July 1961

W55993 departs from Princes End & Coseley station with a BG on tow with a southbound pigeon special on Sunday 30 July 1961. Michael Mensing.

Class 128 DMU at Soho depot

31st December 1967

Parcels DMU M55993 is stabled at Soho depot in Birmingham on the 31st of December 1967. The KDH Archive.

Class 128 DMU at Manchester Victoria

Unknown date

Class 128 DMPV 55993 with a GUV at Manchester Victoria, date unknown. John Grey Turner.

Class 128 DMU at Shrewsbury

Unknown date

A London Midland Region publicity image showing Class 128 DMPV M59993 in Shrewsbury station circa late 1970s. British Rail.

Class 128 DMU at Shrewsbury

Unknown date

Two GRC&W parcel DMUs with a BG in tow, seen in Shrewsbury station, circa early 1970s. Graham Clark.

Class 128 DMU at Shrewsbury

3rd July 1977

Class 128 M55993 leads a passenger from the Chester line at Shrewsbury on 2 July 1977. Behind is a Park Royal set, the rear three-car set has a Class 108 power car closest, the centre car in blue/grey is perhaps a 119? Robert Thomas.

Class 128 DMU at Shrewsbury

31st May 1978

GRCW DMPV 55993 departs from Shrewsbury on 31/08/78. Steve Jones.

Class 128 DMU at Chester depot

24th February 1979

Without a gangway cover, Class 128 DMPV M55993 is seen on Chester depot on 24 February 1979. A Class 108 is to the left and behind, a Class 103 on the right. Brian Daniels.

Class 128 DMU at Shrewsbury

23rd June 1979

A tatty-looking Gloucester Class 128 Motor Parcels Van, M55993 with an ex Southern Railway PMV van at the rear, was keeping company with a Class 101 DMU in the sidings at Shrewsbury on June 23rd 1979. There were 10 Class 128 MPV's built in 1959/1960, six were gangwayed and four were non-gangwayed. A lack of work and surplus loco-hauled parcels/mail vehicles saw the last of the class withdrawn in 1991. Martyn Hilbert.

Class 128 DMU at Stratford

21st February 1980

55993 sits in the company of 59437 (left) and 56283 (right) at Stratford on the 21st February 1980. Ed Kibey.

Class 128 DMU at Shrewsbury

15th November 1980

M55993 and M55994 hauling E80618 arrive at Shrewsbury 15th November 1980. Keith Long.

Class 128 DMU at Manchester Victoria

circa early 1980s

Class 129 DMPV M55993 heads away from Manchester Victoria circa early 1980s. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Chester depot

27th June 1981

Parcels Van 55993 seen at Chester depot on 27 June 1981. Jerry Glover.

Class 128 DMU at East Junction, Manchester

2nd October 1982

An oddity to be seen around Manchester were the Class 128 parcels DMUs. Ten were built, but by this date only half remained in traffic, two on the Western and three on the Midland Region. 55993 is seen passing East Junction Signal Box, 2nd October 1982. S Gaskell.

Class 128 DMU at Nuneaton

26th October 1982

Class 128 55993 is seen passing Nuneaton on 26.10.1982 still in BR all over blue livery. Andy Cole.

Class 128 DMU at Manchester Victoria

2nd April 1983

M55993 seen passing the now demolished signal box at Victoria East on 2nd April 1983. Paul Moxon.

Class 128 DMU at Manchester Piccadilly

27th August 1983

With the glass missing from the nearest marker light, Class 128 Gloucester RC&W DMPV 55993 is seen stabled in Manchester Victoria on 27-8-83. On Tour With the Class 13 Army.

Class 128 DMU at Manchester Victoria

29th October 1983

55993 propels a GUV through Manchester Victoria at 11:05 on the 29th Oct 1983. This was possibly a Red Bank to Piccadilly working and the MPMV's would have had to reverse to get to the south side of Manchester at Ordsall - before the Windsor link had been completed. Paul Moxon.

Class 128 DMU at Manchester Victoria

November 1983

Class 128 parcels DMU 55993 is seen towing GUV E93627 through Manchester Victoria in November 1983. S Gaskell.

Class 128 DMU at Newton Heath depot

circa 1985

Class 128 55993 Newton Heath depot circa 1985. Mike Bunker.

Class 128 DMU at Shelwick Junction

circa 1985

Set number: TS003

I'm not sure why this DPU (55993) was attached to the rear of this Hereford - Birmingham DMU, seen at Shelwick Junction, Hereford - it certainly wasn't a regular occurrence. Perhaps it was added to an ailing DMU to give it a bit more power...! John Crooks.

Class 128 DMU at Manchester Piccadilly

31st May 1985

M55993 at Manchester Piccadilly at 12:40 on 31st May 1985. Paul Moxon.

Class 128 DMU at Hasland

5th July 1985

Multied up and in numeric order, Class 128s 55993/55994/55995 head south for further duties around the West Midlands on 5th July 1985 with their transfer from Newton Heath to Tyseley. Taken near Hasland, Chesterfield. Paul Moxon.

Class 128 DMU at Tyseley

7th December 1985

Class 128 55993, set number T003, is seen at Tyseley on 07.12.1985 having been rubbed down ready for painting into Express Parcels livery. The roof had already been painted silver. Andy Cole.

Class 128 DMU at Derby

circa 1986

Set number: TS003

Class 128 55993 in Derby station circa 1986. Mike Bunker.

Class 128 DMU at Saltley

20th March 1986

Set number: T003

Class 128 55993 is seen passing Saltley on 20.03.1986 in Express Parcels livery. This particular car had it's former headcode boxes completely removed rather than plating over. Andy Cole.

Class 128 DMU at Birmingham International

11th April 1986

M55993 at Birmingham International in the Parcels Red stripe livery - 11/4/86. Paul Moxon.

Class 128 DMU at Derby

14 April 1986

Set number: T003

Class 128 no. 55993 at Derby on 14 April 1986. Jonathan Hazan.

Class 128 DMU at Tyseley

18th April 1986

Set number: T003

Class 128 55993, set number T003, is seen stabled at Tyseley on 18.04.1986 in Express Parcels livery. Andy Cole.

Class 128 DMU at Northampton

8th May 1986

Set number: TS003

Class 128 DMPV 55993 at Northampton Station on 8th May 1986. AndrewHA.

Class 128 DMU at Chester depot

11th June 1986

Class 128 55993 is seen in Chester depot on the 11th June 1993. Gazza Prescott.

Class 128 DMU at Derby

12th June 1986

Set number: TS003

Class 128 Gloucester DMPV 55993 in Platform 5 at Derby on 12-6-86. On Tour With the Class 13 Army.

Class 128 DMU at Derby

12th June 1986

Set number: TS003

Class 128 Gloucester DMPV 55993 in Platform 5 at Derby on 12-6-86. On Tour With the Class 13 Army.

Class 128 DMU at Aylesbury

14th June 1986

Class 128 parcels DMU No. 55993 stands on display at Aylesbury during an open day at the station on 14 June 1986. Brian Creasey.

Class 128 DMU at Crewe

2nd July 1986

Set number: TS003

Class 128 55993 in Crewe station on 2 July 1986. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Rugby

12th July 1986

Set number: TS003

Diesel Parcels Unit M55993, built by Gloucester RCW Co, in the bay platform at Rugby on 12 July 1986. The Class 40 behind the DPU is 40013, and both items were on display in connection with the Open Day being held at Rugby depot on that day. Lewis Bevan.

Class 128 DMU at Southall

7th August 1986

128 55993 Gloucester parcels unit ambles through Southall on 7 August 1986. Colin Brooks.

Class 128 DMU at Trent Junction

circa 1987

Set number: T003

Class 128 55993 thought to be at Trent Junction circa 1987. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Trent Junction

circa 1987

Set number: T003

Class 128 55993 thought to be at Trent Junction circa 1987. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Trent Junction

circa 1987

Set number: T003

Class 128 55993 thought to be at Trent Junction circa 1987. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Whitchurch

1987

Set number: T003

Parcels DMU 55993 passes through Whitchurch station in 1987. John Law.

Class 128 DMU at Crewe

22nd April 1987

Set number: T003

Class 128 DMPMV no. 55993 in Red Star Parcels livery is seen at Crewe on 22/Apr/1987. In the adjacent platform is class 150 unit no. 150 140 on which I had just travelled from Derby. Robert Chilton.

Class 128 DMU at Merehead

4th May 1987

Set number: T003

The Mendip Meaderer railtour on 4/5/87 is seen near Merehead, led by 55993. Tom Clift.

Class 128 DMU at Derby

12th May 1987

Set number: T003

Class 128 parcel car 55993 in platform 5 at Derby on 12 May 1987. Rob Paterson.

Class 128 DMU at Tyseley

4th October 1987

Set number: T003

55993 with 55033, Tyseley open day, 4/10/87. Malcolm Clements.

Class 128 DMU at Tyseley

4th October 1987

Set number: T003

55993, Tyseley open day, 4/10/87. Malcolm Clements.

Class 128 DMU at Vic Berrys

22nd February 1988

At Vic Berry's on the 22nd February 1988 are a grounded suburban DMU vehicle, a Class 128 DMPV 55993 on the right what seems to be 975540 behind. Nicholas Youngman.

Class 128 DMU at Shrewsbury

May 1988

Set number: 003

Class 128 DMLV, 55993, set No 003, stabled in Abbey Foregate sidings Shrewsbury. The photo was taken sometime between 2nd and 7th May 1988. Paul James.

Class 128 DMU at Kings Sutton

6th May 1988

Set number: 003

Parcels DMU 55993 passes Kings Sutton Station on 6-5-88. Ian Cuthbertson Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Crewe

25th June 1988

Class 128 DMPV 55993 is on the rear of a local to Piccadilly departing from platform 1 at Crewe, whilst 37-429 'Eisteddfod Genedlaethol' arrives with the 17-14 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff. 25-6-88. On Tour With the Class 13 Army.

Class 128 DMU at Crewe

28th June 1988

Set number: 003

Not the most elegant of railway vehicles, and painting it bright red and yellow definitely draws attention to it's lack of aesthetics. Class 128 Luggage Van 55993 sits under the bay canopies at Crewe on 28th June 1988 after arriving with a Parcels working. Despite it's appearance, it would be nice to see one in service today! Syd Young.

Class 128 DMU at Trent Junction

1988

Set number: 003

Class 128 parcel car 55993 at Trent Junction sometime in 1988. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Skegness

Unknown date

Set number: T003

Thought to be the only time a Class 128 has visited Skegness, sometime in the late 1980's. 55993 was attached to an excursion train - for some reason it remained attached to the formation throughout the trip! Peter (LEYTR).

Class 128 DMU at Trent Junction

1988

Set number: TS003

Class 128 parcel car 55993 at Trent Junction. Date unknown, it was painted into this livery circa spring 1988 when it was a Tyseley vehicle and it has a Tyseley set number in the cab window. It was transferred to Cambridge in late November 1988, so this is presumably before then. Stuart Mackay Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Cambridge

20th August 1988

Set number: T003

Class 128 DPU M55993 at Cambridge on 20 August 1988. Lewis Bevan.

Inside a Class 128 DMU

circa summer 1988

Set number: T003

On one occasion 55993 led a 10 car summer service to Skegness and was of interest to local enthusiasts and station staff as 128's were not common at this location. The usual array of Tyseley suburban cars reportedly had the DPU added for a large party of disabled persons wheelchairs. On the day they didn't actually turn up or use it. The empty interior is seen here. The set number T003 suggests this was the summer of 1988 as it would be reallocated to Cambridge by the end of the year. Peter Skegness.

Class 128 DMU at Cambridge

Unknown date

55993 is seen at Cambridge in its Royal Mail livery. Undated. Robert Frise Collection.

Class 128 DMU at Crewe Station

28th March 1989

Seen entering Crewe Station from the North on the 28th March 1989 are Class 128 DMPMVs M55993 and M55995, both in Royal Mail red livery. Both would be withdrawn during November 1990 and scrapped at MC Metals, Glasgow in April 1991. Bob Woolnough.

Class 128 DMU at Queen Adelaide

20th June 1989

Class 128/114/BG 55993 / 55994 / 55932 + 54902 / 84114 on a Peterborough to Norwich parcels at Queen Adelaide (Ely), 20/06/89. Nicholas Youngman.

Class 128 DMU at Bescot depot

6th May 1990

Class 128 Gloucester RC&W single unit parcels DMU 55993 on display at the Bescot open day on 6th May 1990. Bob Belcher.

Class 128 DMU at Bescot depot

6th May 1990

Class 128 parcel car 55993 at Bescot on 6 May 1990. David Mant.

Class 128 DMU at Crewe

1st June 1990

Class 128 vehicle 55993 approaching Crewe station on 1 June 1990. Keith Miller.

Class 128 DMU at Crewe

7th July 1990

A pair of class 128's (55993 and 55991) arrive at Crewe from the south, at 12.15 on 7/7/90. Leonard Rogers.

Class 128 DMU at Barry depot

18th August 1990

Speaking in front of Class 128 DMPV 55993 at Barry depot open day on August 18, 1990, from left to right is Dia Woodham, the Lady Mayoress of Barry, Labour MP John Smith and the Mayor of Barry. Alex Drennan.

Class 128 DMU at Barry depot

18th August 1990

Barry Open Day 18th August 1990. In common with most open days in wales the weather was raining so as you can imagine everyone went for the cover of the engine shed. The vehicles, from left to right, are Class 128 55993 and Class 114 55929 + 54904. Alex Drennan.

Class 128 DMU at Abergavenny

23rd August 1990

My train back to Hereford. A rake of 6 DPU vehicles made up of a mix of Class 128 (55993 thought to be closest) and converted Class 114 types, sat in the Up Loop at Abergavenny. The signalman has already pulled off the the next Up service, and my guard, ex Hereford Guard, "Big" John Watkins is making his way back to the train, after telling the signalman what he thought of him. Not 100% sure of the date, but probably 23rd August 1990. Paul James.

Class 128 DMU at Derby

6th October 1993

Set number: T003

Class 128 Royal Mail DMLV at Derby, 6 October 1988. Andrew Walker.


The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:

DMU

Date: 22nd October 1966

Set number: P4

DMPV 55996 on an up working at Galton Bridge, Smethwick at 1.02pm on October 22nd, 1966. The vehicle has been turned since passing over the bridge the previous week. The P4 in the window is a set number, on this date Tyseley had 55993-6, so this was the 4th parcel vehicle. Michael Mensing.

DMU

Date: 22nd March 1975

Class 128s at Chester station 22 March 1975. I have a choice of three from my log book that day. These should be two from M55993, M55994 or M55995. I also wish I'd composed the shot better and got the whole of the signals in. Oh well I can always go back another day... Update: closest vehicle now identified as M55995 and M55994. Alistair Ness.

DMU

Date: 22nd March 1975

Class 128s at Chester station 22 March 1975. I have a choice of three from my log book that day. These should be two from M55993, M55994 or M55995. Update: thought to be 55994 and 55995. Alistair Ness.

DMU

Date: 12th February 1977

55994 & 55993 in a typical parcel train at Chester, 12/2/77. Anthony Griffiths.

DMU

Date: 30th May 1978

Parcel cars M55993 and 55994 seen at Chester on May 30th, 1978. Rex Holt.

DMU

Date: 20th October 1984

Class 128 parcels bubble car 55995 is seen passing Saltley on 20.10.1984. Tyseley had three of these, 55993 - 55995. Andy Cole.

DMU

Date: 1988

Set number: 004

Ex-works 55994 with 55993 behind in Crewe station in 1988. Gazza Prescott.

DMU

Date: 4th August 1990

Class 114 parcels unit 54900 + 55930 and Class 128 55993, in the south-west bay at Crewe on the 4th August 1990. Paul Bettany.

DMU

Date: 6th March 1991

Withdrawn Class 114 and 128 parcel DMUs at Inverness on March 6, 1991. 54902 with 55932 54900 55930 55993 and 55994. Roddy MacPhee.