Class 127 DMU images
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Autumn 1985
Class 127 DMBS's stabled on Newton Heath, partially converted (no roller shutter doors) for a new life as Express Parcels units. Taken from a passing train in Autumn 1985. On Tour With the Class 13 Army.
circa October 1985
Set: 9
A Class 127 parcel DMU formation at Carnforth sometime in 1985, circa October. M55979 leads, its partner will be M55969. The third vehicle is easily identified by the roller shutter door as M55974, its partner will be M55984. There are some blue/grey vehicles on the rear, likely Mk1 BGs. Stuart Mackay Collection.
circa October 1985
Set: 9
Class 127 parcel conversion M55979 in Carnforth station sometime in 1985, circa October. Stuart Mackay Collection.
circa late 1985
Set: 6
Class 127 newspaper/parcel conversions - location and date unknown but before the roller shutter doors were added to circa late 1985. Closest is 55976 presumably paired with 55986. Mike Bunker.
October 1985
Class 127 DPU 55967 + 55966 at Longsight depot in early October 1985, fresh from conversion at Carlisle Currock. They have yet to receive their set number (920) and Red Star bodyside stickers. Michael Boot.
October 1985
The cab front of the green Class 127 DPU at Longsight depot in early October 1985. Which of the two vehicles is it? 55966 only had one windscreen wiper and two overhead warning flashes, the other power car had two wipers and one flash. There are some differences from its 1983 repaint into green, at that time red triangles were painted onto the jumper sockets, and there was no black edging to the top cream lining. Michael Boot.
October 1985
The newly fitted roller shutter door on the drivers side of 55966, shown in the closed position. Taken at Longsight depot in early October 1985. Note the plated over bodyside windows are painted in green gloss but the plated over droplights on the doors are matt black. Michael Boot.
October 1985
The newly fitted roller shutter door on the drivers side of 55966, shown in the open position. Taken at Longsight depot in early October 1985. Michael Boot.
October 1985
A roller shutter door fitted to a Class 127 DPU, thought to be 55966, in early October 1985. The white brackets held timber beams to protect them from runaway BRUTEs and protect the staff of the doors were open when not in a platform. Michael Boot.
October 1985
The front end of a Class 127 DPU, thought to be 55966, in early October 1985. Note the emergency tool cupboard beside the van, and the chequer plate floor strenthening for BRUTEs is only it this end of the vehicle (they could also be loaded in the van). Michael Boot.
October 1985
The interior of a Class 127 DPU, thought to be 55966. This is looking from the rear of the vehicle towards the cab. At this end there are timber strips at floor level to prevent BRUTEs from damaging the bodysides. The two metal boxes are covers to protect the radiator header tanks. Michael Boot.
October 1985
The interior of a Class 127 DPU 55966, in early October 1985. This is taken in the guards van looking to the front of the vehicle, and shows the large cut out added to the partition (which was solid in passenger days) to allow BRUTEs to pass through. Michael Boot.
October 1985
The interior of a Class 127 DPU, thought to be 55966, in early October 1985. This looks from the front of the vehicle towards the rear. Michael Boot.
October 1985
The interior of a Class 127 DPU, thought to be 55967, in early October 1985. The newspaper vehicles had a fixed table in the front end, and a fold-down table in the rear. There were for sorting/packing newspapers. Note there are no fluorescent tubes fitted. Michael Boot.
early October 1985
Set: 920
Set 920 55966 & 55967 Ex 51591 & 51610 standing at Longsight after conversion at Carlisle Currock in early October 1985. These units were incidental in keeping Longsight TMD open, this was down to the wheel drop. It was the only depot that the Twin Disc Torque Converter and Rolls Royce 823 engine could be changed as a unit. Longsight was the owning/maintaining depot with servicing at outstations. Michael Boot.
circa late 1985
Set: 9
Newly converted Class 127 parcel DMU set 9 in Manchester Piccadilly circa late 1985. Closest is 55989, once 51606, and would be renumbered again to 55969. Mike Bunker.
circa late 1985
Set: 9
Newly converted Class 127 parcel DMU set 9 in Manchester Piccadilly circa late 1985. Closest is 55989, once 51606, and would be renumbered again to 55969. Mike Bunker.
6th October 1985
Set: 9
55979 with 55969 (and behind, out of sight are 55974 and 55984 and a BG). Taken at Carnforth on 6/10/85. Robert Frise.
6th October 1985
Set: 4
55974 and 55984 are led by 55979 with 55969 (out of sight) and are hauling a BG when seen at Carnforth on 6/10/85. Robert Frise.
23rd November 1985
Set: 917
Framed in Victoria bridge 55987/55977 leave Manchester Victoria at 08:58 on 23/11/85. The headcode displayed - 9A - the steam shed code for Longsight and 7 for set 917? Paul Moxon.