Class 127 DMUs in Parcels Use
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October 1985
Vehicle: 55966
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
Vehicle: 55966
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.
circa late 1985
Vehicle: 55969 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.
October 1985
Vehicle: 55967
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.
circa October 1985
Vehicle: 55979 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.
early October 1985
Vehicle: 55966 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.
October 1985
Vehicle: 55966
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.
circa late 1985
Vehicle: 55969 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.
October 1985
Vehicle: 55966
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.
6th October 1985
Vehicle: 55974 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.
6th October 1985
Vehicle: 55979 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.
23rd November 1985
Vehicle: 55987 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.
6th December 1985
Vehicle: 55987 Set: 917
At Manchester Piccadilly on 6th December 1985 we see Parcels Unit 917 (55987 + 55977). AndrewHA.
14th December 1985
Vehicle: 55984 Set: 4
Class 127 parcel set 4 in Manchester Victoria on 14 December 1985. M55984 still has to have a roller door fitted, M55974 has the experimental roller door at the front of the vehicle. Robert Forsythe.
1986
Two Class 127 parcel DMUs, with a BG and two GUVs in tow, crossing Arnside Viaduct on the Furness Line, sometime in 1986. Stuart Mackay Collection.
1986
Two Class 127 parcel DMUs, with a BG and two GUVs in tow, cross Arnside Viaduct on the Furness Line, sometime in 1986. Stuart Mackay Collection.
Unknown Date
Vehicle: 55966 Set: 920
55966 (51591) is on the rear of parcels set 920 at Manchester Victoria. Undated. Malcolm Clements.
circa 1986
Vehicle: 55980 Set: 910
Class 127 parcels unit 910 (55980 + 55970) seen at Blackpool North circa 1986/7. David Faircloth.
1986
Vehicle: 55974 Set: 914
Class 127 parcel conversion 55974 (ex-51642) seen in Birmingham New Street station sometime in 1986. Stuart Mackay Collection.
1986
Vehicle: 55972 Set: 912
Class 127 parcel set 912 (55972 + 55982) pass through Bentham station with two GUVs and a BG in tow. Dated as 1986, it will be in the first few months of the year as it was fitted with roller shutters by June. Stuart Mackay Collection.