Vehicle 59735
Class 115
Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: High Density
Length: 64ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: None
Lot Number: 30599
Diagram: 590
Allocations
The London Midland Region didn't publish trailer car details until late in 1968. Although not 100% reliable, if it is assumed that the trailers remained with the same power cars, the allocations for 51881 during the unknown period are:
| 24/09/60 | New to | Derby Friargate | - stabled pending allocation |
| Jan-61 | Transferred to | 14A (Cricklewood) | |
| 4w/e 01/04/61 | Stored | Marylebone | |
| 4w/e 01/07/61 | Transfer | 14F (Marylebone) | |
| Sep-63 | Depot code change | 1D |
Then the allocations for 59735 are:
| circa Sep-82 | Transferred to | TS (Tyseley) | |
| 31/01/88 | Transferred to | BY (Bletchley) | |
| May-88 | Transferred to | TS (Tyseley) | |
| Jun-88 | Transferred to | BY (Bletchley) | |
| p/e 31/12/88 | Sector Change to | BY (Bletchley) NNLX | |
| p/e 07/10/89 | Sector Change to | BY (Bletchley) NMYX | |
| 21/01/92 | Transferred to | OO (Old Oak Common) NMYX | |
| 27/08/92 | Withdrawn from | OO (Old Oak Common) | |
| 01/10/92 | Reinstated | TS (Tyseley) RDTS | |
| 02/08/93 | Transferred to | HQ (Headquarters) RFXX | |
| 09/08/93 | Withdrawn from | HQ (Headquarters) RFXX |
Modifications
Sep-87 - Gangway(s) fitted
Disposal
Scrapped by MC Metal Processing, Springburn
Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:
| 51881 | 59735 | 59755 | 51882 | As delivered to Derby Friargate - 24th September 1960 - stabled pending allocation | |||||
| 51677 | 59735 | 59669 | 51895 | Noted 24/10/71 - on Bletchley depot1 | |||||
| 51879 | 59735 | 59750 | 51881 | Noted 26/05/75 - on the Quaintonian shuttle | |||||
| 51879 | 59735 | 59750 | 51881 | Noted 08/06/75 - on Bletchley depot2 | |||||
| 51658 | 59735 | 59673 | 51879 | Noted 16/04/79 - on the Quaintonian shuttle | |||||
| 51675 | 59671 | 59735 | 51895 | Noted circa 02/19823 | |||||
| TS542 | 50837 | 59735 | 50890 | Listed at TS - Jan-83 | |||||
| TS542 | 50837 | 59735 | 50890 | Noted circa 01/19833 | |||||
| TS542 | 53870 | 59735 | 53890 | Listed at TS - 14/07/83 | |||||
| TS542 | 53870 | 59735 | 53890 | Noted circa 09/19833 | |||||
| TS542 | 53837 | 59735 | 53890 | Noted circa 12/19833 | |||||
| TS513 | 53077 | 59735 | 53120 | Noted circa 10/19843 | |||||
| TS513 | 53077 | 59735 | 53120 | Noted circa 03/19853 | |||||
| TS522 | 53078 | 59735 | 53109 | Noted circa 09/19853 | |||||
| TS522 | 53078 | 59735 | 53109 | Noted circa 11/19853 | |||||
| TS522 | 53078 | 59735 | 53109 | Listed at Tyseley - Summer 1986 | |||||
| TS522 | 53078 | 59735 | 53109 | Noted 29/07/1986 - at Birmingham New Street4 | |||||
| TS522 | 53078 | 59735 | 53109 | Noted 23/04/1987 - at Birmingham New Street4 | |||||
| TS522 | 53078 | 59735 | 53109 | Noted circa 06/19873 | |||||
| T522 | 53078 | 59735 | 53109 | Listed at TS - Jul-87 | |||||
| 51909 | 59735 | 51572 | Noted circa 07/19883 | ||||||
| 53599 | 59735 | 59206 | 51572 | Noted 11/02/89 - at Wellingborough | |||||
| L850 | 51878 | 59735 | 51571 | Noted 30/03/90 - on services from Marylebone with 51667 + 59732 + 59728 + 516795 | |||||
| 51680 | 59735 | 59758 | 51872 | Noted circa 11/19913 | |||||
| Spare | 59735 | Listed at TS - November 1992 | |||||||
| T404 | 51853 | 59735 | 59604 | 53919 | Listed at TS - 10/12/92 | ||||
| T404 | 51853 | 59735 | 59604 | 53919 | Noted 22nd January 1993 |
Formation Sources
1: Leonard Rogers
2: Gerald Brown
3: Eddie Knorn
4: Robert Chilton
5: Aaron Calder
Images:
1987
NSE liveried Class 115 TS at Bletchley in 1987. Shayne Lewis.
The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:
Date: 26th May 1975
51879 leads 59735 - 59750 - 51881 on The Quaintonian shuttle, 26/5/75 near Quainton Road. Robert Frise.
Date: 26th May 1975
51881 - 59750 - 59735 - 51879 on the Quaintonian shuttle near Quainton Road, 26/5/75. Robert Frise.
Date: 16th April 1979
51658 - 59735 - 59673 - 51879 form The Quaintonian shuttle when seen at Quainton Road on 16/4/79. Robert Frise.
Date: 21st December 1988
Passing trains at Ridgmont station on 21 December 1988. Class 108 DTSL 54271 is in the platform, the incoming four-car is an interesting mix of a Class 108 DMSL (51572), a Class 104 TSL (possibly 59206), a 115 TS (possibly 59735), and a Class 101 DMBS. Image taken by John Vaughan. Stuart Mackay Collection.
Date: 11th February 1989
In the late 1980s Network South East launched an experimental service from Bedford and Kettering to Corby, well outside of NSE's normal area. The service used DMUs from Bletchley's allocation, and on Saturday 11th February 1989 a 4 car set made up of 53599 59735 59206 and 51572 (closest) depart Wellingborough for Corby. AndrewHA.
Date: 13th February 1989
A hybrid dmu, made up from cars from Classes 108 and 115, waits at Kettering on 13 February 1989 to leave on the shuttle service to Corby. Closest is Class 108 DMBS 53599, the other vehicles are presumably 59735 + 59206 + 51572. Lewis Bevan.
Date: 3rd May 1989
A hybrid set formed of 51572 + 59206 + 59735 + 53599 (Class 104 and 115 centre cars inbetween Class 108 power cars) arrive into Bletchley station on Wednesday 3rd May 1989. AndrewHA.
Date: 2nd May 1993
On 2 May 1993 Pathfinder ran a mini-railtour in connection with an open day at Worcester using 20138+20066. The 2 locos were, unusually, hauling two 4-car DMUs, T404 (51853+59735+59604+53919) + T412 (51860+59591+59446+53116) which ran from Birmingham New Street to Worcester via the Lickey incline, and then on to Hereford and back via Great Malvern. The first of four shots was taken as train slowed for the junction at Stoke Prior before it turned onto the single line to Droitwich and Worcester. Peter Tandy.
Date: 2nd May 1993
On 2 May 1993 Pathfinder ran a mini-railtour in connection with an open day at Worcester using 20138+20066. The 2 locos were, unusually, hauling two 4-car DMUs, T404 (51853+59735+59604+53919) + T412 (51860+59591+59446+53116) which ran from Birmingham New Street to Worcester via the Lickey incline, and then on to Hereford and back via Great Malvern. The second of four shots was taken after a quick drive down to Ashchurch with a couple of minutes to spare. It is interesting to note that the trees on the up side of the line were still quite small in 1993. They subsequently grew very tall and were felled in 2004. Peter Tandy.
Date: 2nd May 1993
On 2 May 1993 Pathfinder ran a mini-railtour in connection with an open day at Worcester using 20138+20066. The 2 locos were, unusually, hauling two 4-car DMUs, T404 (51853+59735+59604+53919) + T412 (51860+59591+59446+53116) which ran from Birmingham New Street to Worcester via the Lickey incline, and then on to Hereford and back via Great Malvern. There was plenty of time to run over to Stoke Edith, on the Worcester - Hereford line, to obtain the third of four shots. The sun still co-operated for this pleasantly rural view. Peter Tandy.
Date: 2nd May 1993
On 2 May 1993 Pathfinder ran a mini-railtour in connection with an open day at Worcester using 20138+20066. The 2 locos were, unusually, hauling two 4-car DMUs, T404 (51853+59735+59604+53919) + T412 (51860+59591+59446+53116) which ran from Birmingham New Street to Worcester via the Lickey incline, and then on to Hereford and back via Great Malvern. This was the final shot of four of the tour - no longer in full sun which infuriated some of the more vocal enthusiasts - but still quite an acceptable shot. It is the classic view at Stoke Edith which I expect is now so overgrown as to be unusable. Peter Tandy.
Date: 9th July 1993
Set number: T404
T404 (53919 + 59604 + 59735 + 51853) calls at Northfield on the 12:25 Longbridge - New St., 9th July 1993. Gazza Prescott.