Vehicle 79506

Derby Lightweight (Red Triangle)

Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: Red Triangle
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: Leyland 125hp
Transmission: Hydraulic
Lot Number: 30085
Diagram: 507

Allocations

Notes

18/06/54 - Twin set E79006 / E79506 noted on trials, 18th June 1954.
5th October 1955 - 79006/79506 failed on reaching Ripon from Bradford and, for the return journey, was propelled to Harrogate by J39 64859.
August 1956 - Six special DMU diagrams were in operation for the August '56 Bank holiday providing a half-hourly service between Bradford and Knaresborough. Four diagrams were the eight Bradford sets running as 4-cars, the other two were being Newcastle sets 79153/79328/79511 and 79154/79325/79510. On the 7th August one diagram was dropped.

Disposal

Scrapped by A King, Norwich arrived circa Nov-64 cut circa Nov-64 Not confirmed, but most likely location.

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