Class 118 DMU images
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8th March 1980
Set: B467
Class 118 DMU set B467 (51324 and presumably 59476 + 51309) approaching Bristol Temple Meads with a local service on 8 March 1980. Stuart Mackay Collection.
15th March 1980
Set: B462
The "Caerwent Cannonball" railtour was organised by the Monmouthshire Railway Society and RCTS on March 15, 1980. At Blaenavon in South Wales, this end of the six-car formation is a class 118 set, set B462 containing 51304/59477/51319. At the far end is Class 101 set B803 51450 + 59546 + 51522. Jeremy Chapter.
22nd March 1980
Set: B468
Class 118 set B468 (51310 closest, presumably with 59471 + 51325) at Westbury 22 March 1980. Nigel Menzies.
4th April 1980
Set: P461
BRCW set P461 is seen at Newquay on 4 April 1980, probably formed 51303/59470/51318 forming the branch stopping service. Jeremy Chapter.
3rd May 1980
Set: B471
W51329 on the end of 'The Valley Basher" railtour at Newport Docks on 3 May 1980. Robert Thomas.
3rd May 1980
Set: B486
The Hertfordshire Railtours "The Valley Basher" at Newport Docks on 3 May 1980. It was formed of two Class 118 sets B468 (51325 + 59471 + 51310) and B471 (51314 + 59481 + 51329). Robert Thomas.
3rd May 1980
Set: B471
The Hertfordshire Railtours "Valleybasher" tour on 3 May 1980 was mainly loco-hauled, but for the trip to Newport Docks a six-car BRCW class 118 suburban unit was used (W51329 closest). The train is seen here at the Docks with the 1906 Transporter Bridge over the river Usk the main feature in the background. Jeremy Chapter.
12th May 1980
Set: L469
Class 118 DMU set L469 (presumably 51311 + 59490 + 51326) departing Bristol Temple Meads with a Met-Camm on the rear on 12 May 1980. Stuart Mackay Collection.
June 1980
Set: P463
Class 118 DMU set P463 (presumably 51320 + 59472 + 51305) in the Looe platform at Liskeard. Thought to be taken in June 1980. Stuart Mackay Collection.
6th July 1980
Set: B468
A class 118 dmu (B468, presumably 51325 59471 51310) on a Hereford to Birmingham New St service exits Rainbow Hill tunnel shortly after leaving Worcester Foregate Street. The semaphore signals remain continuing to serve the junction for the two Worcester stations and servicing point. 6/7/80. Stephen Burdett.
21st July 1980
Set: P463
Plymouth Laira Depot Class 118 three-car set P463 with W51320 leading (and preaumably (presumably 59472 + 51305 behind), bustles its way into Quintrell Downs with a Par to Newquay branch service on July 21st 1980. The hand-operated gated level crossing bisected the A5038 and along with its lower quadrant home signals the lady Crossing Keeper here controlled all the movements. Martyn Hilbert.
23rd July 1980
Set: P470
On a fine Summer evening, a three-car BRCW Class 118 DMU formed of cars W51313 + W59509 + W51328 (P470) was stood in platform 1 at Newquay, ready to work another journey over the 20 Mile branch to the Cornish main line at Par on Wednesday July 23rd 1980. This was the period when Newquay had three operational platforms and was handling several long distance loco-hauled trains on a Summer Saturday. Martyn Hilbert.
24th July 1980
Set: P480
Class 118 DMU set P480 (W51312 + W51327) at Plymouth whilst on Gunnislake duties on 24 July 1980. Brian Daniels.
24th July 1980
Set: P480
Class 118 two-car DMU set P480 (presumably 51327 + 51312) seen in Bere Alston station on 24 July 1980. Brian Daniels.
24th July 1980
Set: P480
Class 118 DMU set P480 (presumably 51327 + 51312) in Gunnislake station on 24 July 1980. Brian Daniels.
24th July 1980
Set: P463
Class 118 DMU set P463 (presumably 51320 + 59472 + 51305) in Newquay station on 24 July 1980. Brian Daniels.
24th July 1980
Set: P463
Class 118 DMU set P463 (presumably 51320 + 59472 + 51305) at St Blazey on 24 July 1980. Brian Daniels.
26th July 1980
Set: P480
Two-car BRCW Class 118 DMU with Driving Motor Second (DMS) W51327 leading (and presumably 51312), was in the bay platform at the West end of Plymouth station with a service to Gunnislake on July 26th 1980. Martyn Hilbert.
29th July 1980
Set: P463
A Class 118 3-Car DMU with Motor Brake Second W51320 leading (and presumably 59472 + 51305 behind) stands at the single active platform at Falmouth ready to depart on another 11.75 mile journey to the bay platform on the Cornish Main Line at Truro on July 29th 1980. Although much rationalisation has taken place, at least passengers have been spared the bus shelter treatment, and the original platform canopy was still in use. Martyn Hilbert.
30th July 1980
Set: P470
Leaning into the curve alongside the Hayle Estuary, Class 118 Driving Motor Second W51328 (and presumably 59509 + 51313) had arrived at Lelant Saltings with the branch service from St Ives on July 30th 1980. The single platform station at Lelant Saltings, on the St Erth to St Ives line was opened in 1978 as a 'Park & Ride' facility for the town of St Ives. Martyn Hilbert.