Class 108 DMU images identified by Vehicle No.
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56253
6th March 1990
Set: CH276
Having earlier arrived at New Mills Central from Manchester Piccadilly, Class 108 two-car DMU formed of cars M54253 & M53981, had run the short distance beyond the end of the Up platform and run into the siding located on was what once part of the Hayfield branch (Closed in January 1970), a short length being retained inside the 200 Yard Hayfield Tunnel for use as a turnback facility. The unit then crossed over to the Down platform to await departure back to Manchester Piccadilly on a gloomy and overcast March 6th 1990. The unit was finally withdrawn from passenger carrying service in October 1992. Car 54253 was scrapped, but 53981 was transferred to departmental use and renumbered to ADB977838 for use as a Sandite vehicle. It too was eventually withdrawn for a final time in February 1994 and subsequently scrapped. Martyn Hilbert.
27th June 1990
Set: LO276
Slowing for the stop at Grindleford on the 27th June 1990 is a rather battered Longsight allocated Derby Class 108 DMU LO276 (presumably 54253 closest), on a Manchester - Sheffield local service through the Hope Valley. Andrew J Crowther.
4th June 1991
Set: LO276
Class 108 set LO276 (presumably 54253 + 53981) arrives at Llandudno Jct on June 4, 1991. Hamish Stevenson.
8th October 1991
Set: LO276
54253 + 53981 with 37 430 at Manchester Victoria on 8/10/91. Sparegang.
25th June 1992
Set: LO276
Nearing the end of it's journey from Liverpool approaching Deansgate station Longsight allocated Class 108 dmu LO276 (54253 + 53981) crosses Lower Castlefield Back Viaduct captured as it is about to pass under the former Manchester Central station approach viaducts. 25th June 1992. Andrew J Crowther.
16th July 1992
Set: LO276
Longsight set LO276, formed with a slightly battered looking DTCL M54253 and DMBS M53981, sitting amongst the Brute trolleys at Manchester Piccadilly, 16/Jul/1992. Robert Chilton.
56255
23rd August 1970
The grounded bodies of 56255 and 50984 on Accrington MPD on 23 August 1970. The two vehicles were withdrawn on 2/11/69, the DMBS had collision damage to the cab but the cause is unknown. Harvey Scowcroft / Nigel Valentine Collection.
23rd August 1970
A view of Accrington depot on 23 August 1970. In the foreground are the grounded bodies of withdrawn 56255 + 50984, on the left is a Cravens twin and a loose Class 108 composite. The locos are 5286 (diesel) and 44806 (steam). Harvey Scowcroft / Nigel Valentine Collection.
56256
June 1970
Set: AC345
A two-car Class 108 DMU in June 1970 at Grange-over-Sands on the Cumbrian Coast line (the station is hidden behind the train). It has a set number in the left cab window which seems to be AC345 (and so an Accrington set) and the vehicle number seems to be M56256. Mel Smith.
22nd September 1981
The 11:50 Carlisle - Lancaster service arrives into Bootle led by M56256 on September 22, 1981. Hamish Stevenson.
6th April 1985
A Class 108 formation containing 54256 + 53980 / 53973 + 54263 departs Lancaster for Barrow on 6 April 1985. Stuart Mackay Collection.
14th December 1986
A 2 car class 108 DMU, DTC 54256 nearest, stands in Southport Chapel St station. Although not 100% sure, I think the photo was taken on the 14th December 1986. Paul James.
October 1991
Set: LO275
Class 108 DMU set LO275 (cars 54256 + 53980) seen at Manchester Deansgate station in October 1991 Bob Belcher.
17th June 1992
Set: LO275
Changing liveries at Manchester Piccadilly on 17th June 1992. On platform 4 Derby 1959 built Class 108 DTCL 54256, platform 3 has Metro-Cammell 1959 built DMBS 51463, whilst platform 2 holds York 1960 built class 305 emu 305 510. Andrew J Crowther.
56257
17th May 1964
Oval buffered 56257 leads a two-car Derby Lightweight and four-car Derby suburban set (later Class 108 and 115) on the 7.10pm Sheffield (M) - Liverpool Lime Street west of Cowburn Tunnel on May 17, 1964. Michael Mensing.
9th July 1979
With the tail lamp on the platform marking the limit of travel on the East side of the remaining island platform, A two-car Class 108 formed of DTCL M56257 & DMBS M50974 had arrived at Blackpool South with the 18.58 from Kirkham, and with the tail lamp in place, was ready for working back along the Coast Line at 19.28 on the evening of July 9th 1979. The land to the left of the DMU was the site of through running lines and the Marton Direct Line from Kirkham, once a busy railway in the days when the terminus at Blackpool Central handled prodigious amounts of excursion traffic, right up until it closed in 1964. Martyn Hilbert.
24th June 1980
Three two-car Class 108 DMUs at Kents Bank, Cumbria, on 24/06/1980. DTC(L) M56257 is nearest the camera. Graeme Phillips Collection.
25th September 1980
Class 108 M56257 alongside 86 216 in Preston station on 25 September 1980. Brian Daniels.
14th November 1980
In amongst the DMU vehicles seen at Derby Litchurch Lane on the 14th November 1980 is a refurbished Class 108 set formed of 56257 and 50974. Chris Lings.
2nd August 1984
Seen at Ormskirk are 507 029 on the 1151 to Liverpool Central and M54257 having just arrived with the 1110 from Preston 2nd August 1984. Keith Long.