Battery Multiple Unit - Derby 2-car BMU
Numbering
| 79998 | 79999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DMBS | DTCL |
| Seating | 52 2nd | 12 1st & 53 2nd |
| Weight | 37½ tons | 32½ tons |
| Lot. Number | 30368 | 30369 |
| Diagram | 534 / 406 | 535 / 442 |
Originally they were allocated diagram numbers 534/535 in the DMU scheme, this was changed to 406/442 in the EMU scheme, and 534/535 re-issued to Class 117/118s.
In departmental use they carried the numbers 975003/4 and were known as 'Laboratory Vehicle 16', and laterly carried the name "Gemini".
Driving Instructions
Provisional
This booklet "Battery Railcar: General Description and Provisional Operating Instructions" had sections on General Description, Battery Charging, Operating Instructions, Driving Methods and Defects In Service. It is dated 8th March 1958.
Dated March 8th, 1958, the pages seems to be a duplicate copy typed using carbon paper so the text is less sharp than normal.
PDF (5.3mb)
Instructions for the Operation of the Battery Railcar Train
This is the version that will have been issued to staff and is dated 21st April 1958.
These scans are courtesy of Malcolm Reid.
