British Rail Class 107
{{Short description|Diesel Multiple Unit used in Scotland}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2017}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2017}}
{{More footnotes|date=May 2009}}
{{Infobox train
| background = #0033cc;color:white
| name = British Rail Class 107
(Derby short heavyweight)
| image = File:107444 at Prestwick.jpg
| imagealt = Diesel train in station
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| caption = 107444 in Strathclyde livery at Prestwick
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| service = 1960–1991
| manufacturer = BR Derby Works
| factory = Derby Works
| family = First generation
| replaced = Steam locomotives and carriages
| yearconstruction = 1960
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| numberconstruction=
| numberbuilt = 26 sets (78 cars)
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| formation = 3-car sets: {{abbr|DMBS|Driving Motor Brake Second}}-{{abbr|TSL|Trailer Second with lavatory}}-{{abbr|DMCL|Driving Motor Composite with lavatory}}
| fleetnumbers =
| capacity = DMBS: 52 second-class
TSL:71 second-class
DMCL: 12 first-class, 53 second-class
| operator = British Rail
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| carlength = {{convert|58|ft|1|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|9|ft|3|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|12|ft|4|in|m|2|abbr=on}}
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| maxspeed = {{convert|70|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = DMBS: {{convert|35.0|t}}
TCL: {{convert|28.5|t}}
DMCL: {{convert|35.5|t}}
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| engine = Two BUT 6-cylinder diesels per power car
| poweroutput = {{convert|600|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} per set,
{{convert|300|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} per power car,
{{convert|150|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} per engine
| transmission = Mechanical: 4-speed epicyclic gearbox
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| safety = AWS
| coupling = Screw-link, British Standard gangways
| multipleworking = ■ Blue Square
| gauge = {{RailGauge|sg}}
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The British Rail Class 107 diesel multiple units were built by the Derby Works of British Railways and were introduced in 1960. The class looked similar to the later Class 108 units, but were heavier, being built from steel.
Usage
The Class 107s were initially built for suburban workings on the south side of Glasgow and the Class remained in BR's Scottish Region for its service life.{{cite web |url= https://www.railcar.co.uk/type/class-107/summary |title= Class 107 Derby 3-car DMUs |publisher= Railcar.co.uk |accessdate= 21 June 2021}} When new, a number were used on Dundee/Arbroath services. In later years, they were used almost exclusively on services radiating from Glasgow Central to such destinations as Barrhead, East Kilbride, and Kilmacolm, and - prior to electrification - on Glasgow/Ayrshire services (especially Largs). Most were withdrawn from service by 1991.
Many of the units went into departmental use after being withdrawn from passenger use.{{cite web |url= https://www.railcar.co.uk/type/class-107/non-passenger-use |title= Non-passenger use |publisher= Railcar.co.uk |accessdate= 21 June 2021}} The class suffered from a structural problem, however, which could result in the bodies separating from the chassis under heavy braking.
Orders
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! Lot No. !! Car Type !! Qty !! Fleet number !! Notes | ||||
30611 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 26 | 51985–52010 | |
30612 | Driving Motor Composite with lavatory (DMCL) | 26 | 52011–52036 | |
30613 | Trailer Second with lavatory (TSL) | 26 | 59782–59807 |
Originally, there were no fixed set formations, but eventually, sets were numbered as 107425-449 in DMBS order (the DMCLs & TSLs were formed into the sets at random). Renumbered to 107725-749 in 1988 to avoid confusion of set numbers with new 156 units which also had 4xx numbers. Renumbered again to 107025-049 about 1990 to avoid similar confusion with new class 158s numbered in 7xx series.
Other technical details
- Coupling Code: Blue Square
- Transmission: Standard mechanical
For coupling codes see British United Traction
Preservation
Several examples of the class have entered preservation.
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!rowspan=2|Set number !colspan=3|Vehicle numbers !rowspan=2 align=left|Livery !rowspan=2 align=left|Location !rowspan=2 align=left|Notes | |
DMBS
!TSL !DMCL | |
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align=center|51990
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Strathclyde | Donor of spare parts |
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align=center|51993
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align=center|52012
|BR Green | Under Restoration |
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align=center|52005
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align=center|52031
|BR Green | Operational |
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align=center|52006
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align=center|52025
|BR Green | Operational |
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align=center|52008
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align=center|52030
|BR Green | Under Restoration |
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align=center|52029
|Strathclyde | Purchased from GWR in 2023 and now undergoing restoration.{{Cite web |date=16 October 1924 |title=Fleet List Fife Heritage Railway |url=https://www.fifeheritagerailway.co.uk/fleet |website=fifeheritagerailway.co.uk}} |
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align=center|59791
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BR Green | Static Display |
References
=Notes=
{{reflist}}
=Sources=
- Motive Power Recognition: 3 DMUs. Colin J. Marsden
- British Railway Pictorial: First Generation DMUs. Kevin Robertson
- British Rail Fleet Survey 8: Diesel Multiple Units- The First Generation. Brian Haresnape
- A Pictorial Record of British Railways Diesel Multiple Units. Brian Golding
External links
{{commons category|British Rail Class 107}}
- [https://www.railcar.co.uk/type/class-107/summary Class 107 Derby 3-car DMUs on Railcar.co.uk]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20010724023849/http://www.class107.co.uk/ Mikes Trains]
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