Class 127 DMU images
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circa May 1959
An official image (Sam Lambert Collection, negative unknown) showing the front end of M51591 (DMBS from a suburban quad set for St Pancras, later Class 127). Cricklewood Carriage sidings, circa May 1959. British Railways.
circa May 1959
An official image (Sam Lambert Collection, negative unknown) showing a suburban quad set for St Pancras, later Class 127 with M51591 closest. Cricklewood Carriage sidings, circa May 1959. British Railways.
circa May 1959
An official image (Sam Lambert Collection, negative unknown) showing a side view of M51591 (DMBS from a suburban quad set for St Pancras, later Class 127). Cricklewood Carriage sidings, circa May 1959. British Railways.
circa May 1959
An official image (Sam Lambert Collection, negative unknown) showing the interior of M51591 (DMBS from a suburban quad set for St Pancras, later Class 127), circa May 1959. This is taken at the cab end looking towards the van (behind the solid bulkhead). A swing door would later be added to the bulkhead with the windows (and a seat removed on either side). British Railways.
spring 1959
A Derby Works image (negative 59-366) showing the front end of a Class 127 in (circa spring) 1959. The rear of the print was marked "NOT to be issued". This could be to record the first build with the four-character headcode - the Class 125 on the right which were still in production had the two-character. There was also a change from DMU Green on the 125 to the darker Loco Green on the 127. There is one other important detail on this image - the vehicle is unlined. Derby had not lined any of its suburban vehicles at this point - could the original intention have been for the 127s to be delivered without lining? Then a change of plan meant this print wasn't to be used? British Railways.
circa June 1959
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/459) of 51594 and 59620, presumably with 59590 and 51593 at Rushton station on the Churnet Valley Line circa June 1959. British Railways.
circa June 1959
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/460) of 51594 and 59620, presumably with 59590 and 51593 at Rudyard Lake on the Churnet Valley Line circa June 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/578) showing a TSL (lot 30522, probably 59594) second class saloon, circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/572) showing the driving compartment on 51601 circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/579) showing the rear of a guards compartment (lot 30521, probably 51601), circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/576) showing a TSL (lot 30522, probably 59594) lavatory compartment, circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/577) showing a TSL (lot 30522, probably 59594) second class saloon, circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/580) showing the rear of a guards compartment (lot 30521, probably 51601), circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/573) showing the driving compartment on 51601 circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/574) showing a DMBS interior, probably 51601, circa July 1959. British Railways.
circa Jul-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/575) showing a DMBS (lot 30521) interior, probably 51601, circa July 1959. British Railways.
Unknown Date
The vehicle is identified as a BSO (Brake Second Open) from a QUAD set. It was new 6-10-59. That date, the weight of 40 tons, and the wings on the seat headrests show this is what will later be known as a Class 127. Note the lining ended in a semi-circle rather than being squared off at the corners. Taken possibly at Ampthill before closure circa 1959 by Jim Lawrence. Ian McDonald Collection.
circa Aug-59
An official image (Derby Works negative 59/746) of 51615 circa August 1959. British Railways.
28th September 1959
An image from the November 1959 British Railways London Midland Region staff magazine, captioned as "The inaugural train running into Bedford station". It shows two Derby quad sets (Class 127s), the closest with Special on the blind, tail lamp and driver. This was on 28 September 1959 and this first train would carry David Blee and other dignitaries after a ceremony in the station. The DMUs worked just eight off-peak services from then until the full implementation in January 1960. British Railways.
Unknown Date
A London Midland Region publicity image (negative D5547) showing a Derby suburban quad set with a Bedford service in Elstree station, date unknown. British Railways.