Vehicle 52012 / 977835
Class 107
Builder: BR Derby Works
Layout: Low Density
Length: 57ft
Coupling Code: Blue Square
Coupling Type: Screw
Gangway Type: LMS
Engines: AEC 150hp
Transmission: Mechanical
Lot Number: 30612
Diagram: 649
Allocations
| 03/12/60 | New to | 66C (Hamilton) | |
| 2w/e 11/02/61 | On loan to | 67C (Ayr) | |
| 4w/e 26/08/61 | Ex-loan back to | 66C (Hamilton) | |
| 3w/e 30/06/62 | Transferred to | 67A (Corkerhill) | |
| 4w/e 30/06/67 | Transferred to | 64H (Leith Central) | |
| 4w/e 02/12/67 | Transferred to | 67A (Corkerhill) | |
| May-68 | Transferred to | 66C (Hamilton) | |
| May-73 | Depot code change | HN | |
| 01/03/82 | Transferred to | AY (Ayr) | |
| 29/06/86 | Stored U. | AY (Ayr) | |
| circa Dec-86 | Reinstated | AY (Ayr) | |
| 11/07/88 | Transferred to | ED (Eastfield) | |
| 07/07/91 | Transferred to | HA (Haymarket) PHAX | |
| 18/08/92 | Transferred to | HQ (Headquarters) RFXX | - (stored) |
| 09/09/92 | To departmental stock | HA (Haymarket) | |
| Feb-95 | Withdrawn |
Notes
18th February 1984 - Seen carrying unit no. 101 366
2nd November 1984 - Seen carrying unit no. 101 366
12th July 1985 - Seen in blue & grey livery
9th August 1986 - Seen in Falkland Yard
26th November 1987 - Seen with headcode display '1S07'
17th February 1990 - Seen in Strathclyde orange & black livery
17th February 1990 - Seen with headcode display '1G10'
5th July 1990 - Seen with aluminium window mountings
4th September 1990 - Seen with headcode display '0..0'
16th October 1990 - Seen with headcode display '1E35'
The vehicle carried the following numbers:
52012 - original number
977835 - from 09/09/92 (departmental stock)
Department Use as ADB977835
Sandite From 9/92 to 2/95. Carried set number S003
Disposal
Preserved - more details.
Some sample formations the vehicle has been noted in:
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | As delivered to 66C - 3rd December 1960 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Transfer to 67C - 2w/e 11/02/61 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Transfer to 67A - 3w/e 30/06/62 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Transfer to 66C - 5w/e 01/06/68 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 17/08/70 - at Edinburgh1 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 11/09/71 - on Hamilton depot2 | ||||||
| 118 | 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Listed at 66C - 1972 | |||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 25/07/1973 - at Ardrossan Harbour3 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 27/08/74 - on Hamilton depot1 | ||||||
| 51448 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 25/08/75 - on Corkerhill depot1 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 24/07/76 - in Glasgow Central2 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 09/09/76 - at Ardrossan South Beach1 | ||||||
| 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Noted 13/08/77 - at Haymarket1 | ||||||
| 132 | 51986 | 59783 | 52012 | Listed at HN - mid-May-78 | |||||
| 386 | 50820 | 59027 | 52012 | Listed at HN - 01/02/81 | |||||
| spare | 52012 | Listed at AY - 13/06/82 | |||||||
| 101366 | 51806 | 59215 | 52012 | Noted 19th September 1983 | |||||
| 51999 | 59796 | 52012 | Noted circa 12/19834 | ||||||
| 101366 | 52012 | 59215 | 53577 | Listed at AY - 17/06/84 | |||||
| 101366 | 52012 | 59215 | 52018 | Noted 2nd November 1984 | |||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at AY - 25/03/85 | |||||
| 51998 | 59801 | 52012 | Noted 12th July 1985 | ||||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at Ayr - Summer 1986 | |||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Noted 11/10/1986 - at Falkland Yard4 | |||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Noted 17/01/19874 | |||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at AY - 23/03/87 | |||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Noted 26/03/19874 | |||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at AY - Jan-88 | |||||
| 107433 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at ED - circa August 1988 | |||||
| 107733 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Noted circa 12/19894 | |||||
| 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Noted 17th February 1990 | ||||||
| 107733 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Noted 5th July 1990 | |||||
| 107033 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at ED - 08/10/90 | |||||
| 107033 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Noted circa 02/19914 | |||||
| 107033 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at HA - Jul-91 | |||||
| 107033 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at HA - Aug-91 | |||||
| 107033 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at HA - Dec-91 | |||||
| 107033 | 51993 | 59790 | 52012 | Listed at HA - 02/07/92 | |||||
| 933 | 977834 | 977835 | Listed at HA - 08/11/93 - sandite, carries S003 |
Formation Sources
1: Gerald Brown
2: Leonard Rogers
3: Jeremy Goodyear
4: Eddie Knorn
Images:
circa 1986
Class 107 52012 is seen at Falkland Yard, Ayr. Undated, probably during the 1986 axle crisis. Andrew McConnell.
8th February 1987
Set number: 107433
107433 (52012 + 59790 + 51993) sits in Haymarket depot on February 8, 1987. Hamish Stevenson.
29th August 1987
Set number: 107433
107433 (presumably with 52012 closest) in platform 21 of Edinburgh Waverley with the BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour on 29 August 1987. Brian Ward.
29th August 1987
Set number: 107433
107433 (presumably with 52012 closest) in Cameron Bridge station with the BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour on 29 August 1987. Brian Ward.
29th August 1987
The Branch Line Society 'Fife Coast Explorer' railtour passing Longannet signal box on 29 August 1987. Presumed to be taken from 52012 looking towards 59790 + 51993 / 53158 + 59074 + 53160. Brian Ward.
29th August 1987
The Branch Line Society 'Fife Coast Explorer' railtour at Methil power station on 29 August 1987. Thought to be taken from 52012. Brian Ward.
29th August 1987
Set number: 107433
107433 (presumably with 52012 closest) in Cameron Bridge station with the BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour on August 29, 1987. Brian Ward.
3rd October 1987
Set number: 107433
107433 enters Curriehill on October 3, 1987, with the 14:18 Edinburgh - Glasgow Central service. The closest vehicle is presumably 52012, with 59790 and 51993 behind. Hamish Stevenson.
Unknown date
Set number: 107433
107 433 (with headcode intact) in Glasgow Central. 52012, presumably with 59790 + 51993. Undated. Andrew McConnell.
28th May 1988
Set number: 107433
Class 107 d.m.u. 107433 in Strathclyde orange / black livery awaiting departure to Girvan from Ayr on 28-05-1988. 52012, presumably with 59790 and 51993. Gordon Thomson.
17th September 1988
Set number: 107433
107 433 in Strathclyde livery at Balmossie Halt on 17/9/88, looking west. The service is the 16.25 ex Dundee (Tay Bridge) to Arbroath. Kenneth Leiper.
1989
Set number: 107733
DMU set 107733 (presumably 52012 + 59790 + 51993) heads away from Cowdenbeath station circa autumn 1989. Brian Ward.
February 1989
Sc52012 sits at the buffers at Glasgow Central in February 1989. Andrew McConnell.
12th May 1990
Set number: 107733
107 733 in Strathclyde livery at Perth on 12/5/90. It has just terminated as the 15.15 ex Arbroath. Kenneth Leiper.
7th July 1992
Set number: 107033
The interior of cl.107 DMS no.52012, photographed at Edinburgh Waverley while the unit was in its last few months of service. The unit (107 733) had arrived as the 06.22 Fife "Inner Circle" service - Edinburgh to Edinburgh via Kirkcaldy, Thornton and Dunfermline. The coach bore notices saying "Scotrail apologises for the condition of these trains. I am sure you will be pleased to know that more modern trains will be introduced in the next few months. Meanwhile may I thank you for your patience and understanding. Signed (Fleet engineer)" Leonard Rogers.
30th September 1995
Set number: 960933
Withdrawn Class 107 Sandite vehicle 977835 at Millerhill on September 30, 1995. Hamish Stevenson.
30th September 1995
Set number: S003
977835 condemned at Millerhill on 30/9/95. Hamish Stevenson.
The vehicle is mentioned in the following images:
Date: 21st March 1987
Set number: 107433
Class 107 DMU set 107433 (51993 closest, presumably with 59790 + 52012) heads west out of Haymarket station on 21 March 1987. Robert Thomas.
Date: 29th August 1987
The Branch Line Society 'Fife Coast Explorer' railtour heads towards Longannet power station on 29 August 1987. Presumed to be taken from 52012 looking towards 59790 + 51993 / 53158 + 59074 + 53160. Brian Ward.
Date: 29th August 1987
Set number: 360
The BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour in Cameron Bridge station on 29 August 1987. Just partially in shot on the left is 53160, the other vehicles are thought to be 59074 + 53158 / 51993 + 59790 + 52012. Brian Ward.
Date: 29th August 1987
Set number: 101
The BLS "Fife Coast Explorer" railtour in Meadowbank station on 29 August 1987. The vehicles are thought to be 53160 + 59074 + 53158 / 51993 + 59790 + 52012. Brian Ward.
Date: 28th May 1988
Set number: 107433
Class 107 d.m.u. set 107433 (presumably 51993 + 59790 + 52012) in Strathclyde orange / black livery at Ayr awaiting departure to Girvan on 28 May 1988. Gordon Thomson.
Date: circa 1990
Set number: 350
51182 (set 350) sits beside 52012 (107033) in Glasgow Central station circa 1990/1. Bob Belcher.