Class derby-lightweight DMUs in Departmental Use
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975007
circa March 1971
The two generators in the former brake van of 975007, the power car on the Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train. The inner rail around the top is part of the fire suppression system similar to that fitted above DMU engines. Image courtesy of Philip C Johnson. British Railways Board.
circa March 1971
An official image showing British Railways new two-vehicle ultrasonic rail testing train at work. The power car DB975007 is leading, the trolley carrying the ultrasonic probes is mounted underneath the trailer car (DB975008). Taken circa March 1971, the vehicles were formerly M79018 and M79612 based in the West Cumberland area. British Railways Board.
circa March 1971
An official image showing the crew kitchen / mess area on DB975007, part of the ultrasonic test train, circa March 1971. British Railways Board.
circa 1971
Reading based Derby Lightweight "Low Density" 2-car DMU DB975007 (formerly DMBS M79018) and DB975008 (DTC M79612) operating as Ultrasonic Test Train at Tyseley - c.1971. Both cars are now preserved at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. 53A Models of Hull Collection.
circa early 1970s
The Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 in Old Oak Common Depot circa early 1970s. Tony Wilkins.
11th July 1973
The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train DB975007 + DB975008 in Stratford Depot on 11 July 1973. Alistair Ness.
22nd October 1973
DB975007 stabled on Stewarts Lane depot on 22 October 1973. Alistair Ness.
11th January 1975
Ultrasonic Test Train DB975007 + DB975008 at Old Oak Common East Junction on 11 January 1975. Kevin Lane.
September 1975
DB9750017 from the Ultrasonic Test Train seen at Preston Power Box during September 1975. Ian 10B.
30th March 1979
The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 seen at Leamington Spa on 30/03/1979. Graeme Phillips Collection.
Unknown Date
975007 + 975008, the Ultrasonic Test Train at Faversham. Date unknown. Stuart Pearce.
4th March 1980
The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 seen at Sonning on 4 March 1980. Brian Daniels.
14th April 1980
The Derby Lightweight Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 + 975008 stabled on Reading Depot on 14 April 1980. Brian Daniels.
24th February 1981
This ultrasonic test train comprised a train of Derby lightweight dmu coaches M79018 (renumbered DB975007) and M79612 (DB975008). This view was taken from the SR Central Divisional HQ (Essex House) on 24 February 1981. Jeremy Chapter.
2nd July 1981
The Ultrasonic test train 975007 and 975008 stands at Berwick-upon-Tweed on 3rd July 1981. Paul Bettany.
Unknown Date
The Derby Lightweight ultrasonic test train (DB975007 + DB975008) at Reading on 1 May 1990. On the right is its replacement (977391 + 999602 + 977392), on the left a loose 119 power car. Stuart Parkinson.
25th September 1982
The Ultrasonic Test Train 975007 / 975008 seen at Reading on the 25th September 1982. Jerry Glover.
May 1983
DB975007 of the Ultrasonic Test Train seen on York station in May 1983. George Woods.
April 1984
The Ultrasonic Test Train (975007 + 975008) at Craigendoran Junction in April 1984. Spannerman37025.
circa April 1984
The Ultrasonic Test Train (975007 + 975008) at Eastfield TMD circa April 1984. Spannerman37025.