British Rail Class 119

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| name = British Rail Class 119

| image = 119 L575.jpg

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| caption = 119 L575 at Reading in 1992

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| service = 1958–1992

| manufacturer = Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd

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| replaced = Steam locomotives and carriages

| yearconstruction = 1958

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| numberbuilt = 84 cars

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| numberpreserved = 3 cars

| numberscrapped = 81 cars (26 DMBC, 27 DMSL, 25 TSLRB)

| formation = {{abbr|DMBC|Driving Motor Brake Composite}}-{{abbr|TSLRB|Trailer Second Buffet}}-{{abbr|DMSL|Driving Motor Second with lavatory}}

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| capacity = {{ubl|DMBC: 18 first, 16 second|TSLRB: 60 second|DMSL: 68 second}}

| operator = British Rail

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| lines = Western Region

| carbody = Steel

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| carlength = {{convert|64|ft|6|in|m|2|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|9|ft|3|in|m|2|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|12|ft|8+1/4|in|m|2|abbr=on}}

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| maxspeed = {{convert|70|mph|km/h|0|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{ubl|DMBC: {{convert|37.0|LT|t ST}}|TSLRB: {{convert|31.0|LT|t ST}}|DMSL: {{convert|38.0|LT|t ST}} }}

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| engine = Two BUT (AEC), then BUT (Leyland 680-1595) of {{convert|150|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} per power car

| poweroutput = {{convert|600|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} per 3-car set

| transmission = Mechanical

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| hvac = Oil-burning air heater

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| bogies = {{ubl|DD10 mk3 and mk4 (DMBS, one of each)|DT9 mk4 and mk5 (DTS, one of each)}}

| brakes = Vacuum

| safety = Automatic Warning System

| coupling = Screw

| multipleworking = ■ Blue Square

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The British Rail Class 119 DMUs were used throughout the Western Region and on services in the Midlands sourced by Tyseley Depot. Built by the Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd, the body design was based on the Swindon Cross-Country sets, but with a Derby cab. Sets were normally formed of three cars.{{Cite web |last=Bradley |first=Rodger P. |date=September 2018 |title=Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. 1st Generation DMU's for British Railways: A Review |url=https://railwaymatters.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/gloucester-dmus_v3.pdf |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Railway Matters}}

History

Shortly after their introduction, some sets were transferred from Cardiff to serve the intermediate stations on outer suburban services from London Paddington to Oxford. These were as 7-car sets, with the addition of Hawksworth composites adapted to run as DMU trailers.

Sets worked over most of the Western Region, notable early use being the last passenger train over the Plympton branch. Minehead, Calne and Bridport branches that have since closed were also served by the sets, which also covered main line services in company with the Swindon Cross Country sets.

As with most asbestos-contaminated stock, there were heavy withdrawals, but a number were rebuilt internally after asbestos removal. The rebuilt sets were frequently used on express services from Reading to Gatwick Airport along the Reading-Gatwick link and on stopping services to Tonbridge. Units stabled at Redhill Station overnight would find themselves being fuelled at Selhust Depot, working parcels services to London Bridge and at Clapham Junction working the early morning service to Kensington Olympia.

The fleet was displaced by the 'Turbo' Class 165 and Class 166 fleets in 1992.

Orders

class=wikitable ! Lot No. !! Car Type !! Diagram !! Qty !! Fleet Numbers !! Notes
30421	Driving Motor Brake Composite (DMBC)	540	28	51052–51079
30422	Driving Motor Second with lavatory (DMSL)	541	28	51080–51107
30423	Trailer Second Buffet (TSLRB)	542	25	59413–59437

Accidents and incidents

On 1 August 1990, unit L576 collided with a passenger train comprising 4VEP electric multiple units 3508 & 3504, and 4CIG unit 1304 at {{rws|Reading}} due to overrunning signals. Forty people were injured.{{cite web |url=https://www.nsers.org/jan-dec-90.html |title=January 1990 to December 1990 |publisher=Network South East Railway Society |first=John P |last=McCrickard |date=6 October 2016 |accessdate=26 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626222308/https://www.nsers.org/jan-dec-90.html |archive-date=26 June 2018 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}

Preservation

51073 (DMBC) Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
51074 (DMBC) Swindon and Cricklade Railway
51104 (DMSL) Swindon and Cricklade Railway

2 vehicles are currently undergoing restoration on the Swindon and Cricklade Railway (updated 14/6/12), now in service (09/05/19).{{Cite web|url=https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/event/diesel-gala/|title = Bot Verification}} 1 vehicle has recently been restored on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway (updated 25/08/13).

References

External links

[http://preserved.railcar.co.uk/Class119.html The Railcar Association - Class 119]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20061014023826/http://www.railcar.co.uk/Gallery/119vehicle.htm The Railcar Association - Class 119 photo gallery]
[http://www.e-v-r.com/enthusiasts/51073/index.htm Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - Class 119 W51073 Restoration Diary] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928164226/http://e-v-r.com/enthusiasts/51073/index.htm |date=28 September 2009 }}

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Category:Gloucester multiple units

Category:Train-related introductions in 1958