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A brand new E56114 and presumably M50359, which were delivered to Hull Springhead in August 1956. This was a commonly used publicity image distributed by Cravens. Cravens.
The front saloon of a Cravens DTCL, this is assumed to be E56114 when new circa August 1956. Cravens.
The interior of a Cravens DTCL, this is assumed to be E56114 when new circa August 1956. Taken in the centre saloon looking towards the rear with the toilet on the left. Cravens.
A Cravens publicity image showing 50359 + 56114: un-matted version. Cravens.
A Cravens publicity image showing 50359 + 56114: matted version. Cravens.
The front saloon of a Cravens DMBS, this is assumed to be E50359. Note the hinged door into the cab is slightly off-centre, later builds would have a sliding door. Note also the small air-axle panel containing displays for just four power cars, this would later be altered to six. Cravens.
Structural testing underway on the bodyshell of a Cravens DMBS. The 25 tons of weights represent a 200% vertical overload (double a normal passenger load). The van layout shows that this would be a batch two or batch three Class 105 vehicle. Cravens.
Strain guage testing underway on the bodyshell of a Cravens DMBS. Inside are 25 tons of weights representing double the normal passenger load, while a buffing load of 80 tons was applied to the vehicle ends. The van layout shows that this would be a batch two or batch three Class 105 vehicle, the image is taken from a Cravens advertisement. Cravens.
A three-car Cravens DMU, Leicester on the destination blind, date and location unknown. Stuart Mackay Collection.
Three Cravens twins depart from Sutton-on-Hull station heading to Hornsea, seen from another Cravens DMU. Undated, possibly late 1950s. Stuart Mackay Collection.
One of the first batch LMR Cravens driver-trailer sets in Alton station (Staffordshire). Date unknown, it closed in 1965. Mel Smith.
From my collection a leaflet explains the introduction of Diesel units on some Hull services. Steve Bramley.
Inside of leaflet showing the cab of Cravens unit and passenger accommodation. Also brief description of the unit. Steve Bramley.
Rear of leaflet showing the first services to see the Craven units on limited lines from Hull. Steve Bramley.
A three-car Cravens DMU showing 50753 and presumably 59308 + 50786. They were delivered new to Longsight depot in September 1957. This was taken from a Cravens advertisement, hence the cropping. Cravens.
A three-car Cravens DMU showing 50752 and presumably 59307 + 50785, at Darnall station. They were delivered new to Longsight depot in September 1957. This was taken from a Cravens advertisement, hence the cropping. Cravens.
An official image (Derby Works negative 58-234) showing the guard's van in a Cravens DMBS, presumed to be M50767. British Railways.
No details with this image; a Cravens set heading for Beccles, possibly on the southern approach to Woodbridge on the East Suffolk line. Steve Davies Collection.
An official image (Derby Works negative 58-232) showing the interior of a Cravens centre car, possibly M59322 (a TS), taken from the toilet end looking towards the DMC. It was new in January 1958. British Railways.
The first of four images recording damage under Cravens DMSL M50797 circa February 1958 where it seems the cardan shaft has ripped off the output end of the gearbox. Note the puncture damage to the vacuum cylinder on the left. Only this print had any text on the rear, nothing about the incident just details about the vehicle including 'In service Oct 57 - Feb 58' and 'Working Derby, Notts, & Leicester'. British Railways.