Vehicle 79998 / 975003
Battery Multiple Unit
Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: None
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Lot Number: 30368
Diagram: 406
Allocations
| 3w/e 05/04/58 | New to | 61A (Kittybrewster) | |
| 2w/e 12/11/66 | Transferred to | LMR | - to Loco testing station Rugby |
| Oct-67 | To departmental stock | RTC (Derby RTC) | |
| 1985 | Withdrawn |
The vehicle carried the following numbers:
79998 - original number
975003 - from Oct-67 (departmental stock)
Department Use as RDB975003
Laboratory 16 "Gemini" From 10/67 to 1985.
Disposal
Preserved - more details.
Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:
| 79998 | 79999 | Noted 27th May 1956 |
Images:
circa March 1958
The cradle housing for the batteries under the Battery Multiple Unit in the partially withdrawn position for maintenance and inspection. With the crest on the bodyside this is Sc79998. Probably taken at Cowlairs Works circa March 1958. British Railways.
19th May 1959
The Battery Multiple Unit 79998 / 79999 seen at Park station on the 19th May 1959 on a Ballater - Aberdeen service. Hamish Stevenson.
19th May 1959
The Battery Multiple Unit (Sc79998 closest) on an Ballater - Aberdeen service sits next to a Cravens set on the 6.08pm Aberdeen - Ballater in Park station on May 19, 1959. Hamish Stevenson.
12 May 1960
Sc79998 - one half of the Battery Multiple Unit - seen in Inverurie Works on 12 May 1960. Stuart Mackay Collection.
16th May 1964
The Battery Multiple Unit Sc79998 / Sc79999 between duties at Aberdeen. Thought to be taken on 16 May 1964. Stuart Rankin.
16th May 1964
The Battery Multiple Unit formed of Sc79998 + Sc79999 in Aberdeen station on 16 May 1964. Hamish Stevenson.
1975
The Battery Multiple Unit RDB975003 and RDB975004 in Swindon Works in 1975. Stuart Mackay Collection.
circa September 1975
The Battery Multiple Unit 975003 + 975003 at Swindon Works circa September 1975. Stuart Mackay Collection.
13th September 1975
The Battery Multiple Unit, now in RTC use as 975003/975004 "Gemini", seen at Swindon Works on 13 September 1975. Nicholas T Smith.
2nd June 1979
Derby on 2 July 1979 and Research Centre Class 08 no. RDB968020 "Pluto", formerly 08267, hauls an interesting rake of vehicles past the station. Immediately behind the 08 is Test Unit Gemini (DB975003 and DB975004), then a number of other odd-looking items of rolling stock. Andrew Walker.
The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:
Date: unknown
The Battery Multiple Unit (Sc79998 + Sc79999) departs from Aberdeen with a Ballater service. Date unknown. Hamish Stevenson.
Date: circa 1978
Battery Multiple Unit RDB975004 / 975003 seen at Swindon around 1978. Ian Cuthbertson.
Date: 21st July 1979
The Battery Multiple Unit (975004 / 975003) stabled at the RTC in Derby. Taken at an open day on 21/7/79. Chris Lings.