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    UKP: BR Multiple Units 108

    Diesel Unit

    Class 108 Derby Lightweight DMU

    The British Rail Class 108 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1958 to 1961, with a final production quantity of 333 vehicles. 

    The 108 was formed as a 2, 3, or 4 car unit. Its aluminium body led the type to be classed a lightweight unit. These units stayed in regular service until 1990, when they began to be withdrawn from traffic. They were replaced on regional services by the new Sprinter derivative units, or by Turbo units on services around London. The final units lasted in traffic until October 1993, although many saw further use in departmental service, as sandite or route-learner units. Good condition on withdrawal and lack of asbestos has ensured that many of this class are now used on preserved railway lines.

    Builder BR Derby
    Max Speed 70mph
    Introduced 1958
    Engine BUT (Leyland)
    Length 17.70m
    Width 2.82m
    Height 3.76m
    Withdrawn 1993
    Transmission Mechanical: 4-speed epicyclic gearbox

    Photo: Chris Harley

    Number Altnumber Name Status EVN Note Livery Depot Pool Location Base Owner Scrapped
    50599 53599   A DMBS BLG PR E Wirksworth Ecclesbourne Valley Railway DPU UK70/108
    E50619 53619   50619   A DMBS GRN PR E Dean Forest Railway DFD UK70/108
    50627 53627   977853   X DMBS M Ron Hull, Rotherham 2011 UK70/108
    50628 53628   A DMBS GRN PR M Keith & Dufftown Railway KDR UK70/108
    50632 53632   X DMC(L) PR E Dean Forest Railway DFD UK70/108
    50645 53645   R DMC(L), DMCL BLG PR E Nottingham Heritage Railway RUDD UK70/108
    50926 53926   977814   R DMBS BLG PR M Nottingham Heritage Railway RUDD UK70/108
    50928 53928   S DMBS GRN PR M Keighley & Worth Valley Railway BMC UK70/108
    50933 53933   A DMBS GRN PR M Severn Valley Railway DMUWM UK70/108
    50971 53971   A DMBS GRN PR M Kent & East Sussex Railway RET UK70/108
    50980 53980   A DMBS GRN PR M Weardale Railway WEAR UK70/108
    51562 M51562   S DMC(L), DMCL BRB YM M National Railway Museum NRM UK70/108
    51565 O DMC(L), DMCL GRN PR M Keighley & Worth Valley Railway BMC UK70/108
    M51566 51566   A DMC(L), DMCL GRN PR M Dean Forest Railway DFD UK70/108
    51567 977854   S DMC(L), DMCL BLG PR M Wirksworth Ecclesbourne Valley Railway DLPG UK70/108
    51568 A DMC(L), DMCL GRN PR M Keith & Dufftown Railway KDR UK70/108
    51571 A DMC(L), DMCL GRN PR M Kent & East Sussex Railway RET UK70/108
    51572 S DMC(L), DMCL GRN PR M Weardale Railway UK70/108
    51907 A DMBS BLG SK M Midland Railway - Butterley LRC UK70/108
    51909 A DMBS GRN PR M East Somerset Railway MEN UK70/108
    51914 M51914   A DMBS GRN PR M Dean Forest Railway DFD UK70/108
    51919 A DMBS BRB PR M Garw Valley Railway PRE UK70/108
    51922 S DMBS GRN YM M National Railway Museum NRM UK70/108
    51933 A DMBS GRN PR M Llangollen Railway UK70/108
    51935 X DMBS M Midland Railway Butterley 2008 UK70/108
    51937 977806   R DMBS PR M Poulton & Wyre Railway UK70/108
    51941 A DMBS GRN KR M Severn Valley Railway DMUWM UK70/108
    51942 S DMBS NSE DE M Mid Norfolk Railway PRE UK70/108
    51947 S DMBS Spares donor - Grounded body BLG PR M East Somerset Railway BWR UK70/108
    51950 A DMBS CHC PR M Peak Rail PRE UK70/108
    52044 X DMC(L), DMCL PR M Dean Forest Railway DFD UK70/108
    52048 A DMC(L), DMCL BRB PR M Garw Valley Railway UK70/108
    52053 977807   A DMC(L), DMCL GRN PR M Keith & Dufftown Railway KDR UK70/108
    52054 M52054   O DMC(L), DMCL GRN BH M Weardale Railway PRE UK70/108
    52062 A DMC(L), DMCL CHC PR M Peak Rail UK70/108
    52064 A DMC(L), DMCL GRN KR M Severn Valley Railway DMUWM UK70/108
    M54504 54504   56504   A DTC(L), DTCL GRN PR M Llangollen Railway UK70/108
    56207 54207   A DTC(L), DTCL CAR PR E BSC Scunthorpe Appleby-Frodingham RPS AFRPS UK70/108
    56208 54208   A DTC(L), DTCL GRN KR E Severn Valley Railway DMUWM UK70/108
    M56223 54223   56223   A DTC(L), DTCL GRN PR M Llangollen Railway DPU UK70/108
    56224 54224   Spirit of Speyside A DTC(L), DTCL GRN PR M Keith & Dufftown Railway UK70/108
    56270 54270   R DTC(L), DTCL BLG DE M Mid Norfolk Railway UK70/108
    56271 54271   A DTC(L), DTCL GRN PR M East Somerset Railway MEN UK70/108
    56274 54274   R DTC(L), DTCL CAR PR M Wensleydale Railway UK70/108
    56279 54279   A DTC(L), DTCL hauled stock GRN PR M Lavender Line UK70/108
    56484 54484   P DTC(L), DTCL BLG PR M Poulton & Wyre Railway UK70/108
    56490 54490   A DTC(L), DTCL BLG SK M Midland Railway - Butterley LRC UK70/108
    56491 54491   A DTC(L), DTCL GRN PR M Keith & Dufftown Railway KDR UK70/108
    56492 54492   M56492   A DTC(L), DTCL GRN PR M Dean Forest Railway DFD UK70/108
    56495 54495   D DTC(L), DTCL PR M Kirklees Light Railway UK70/108
    59245 A TBS(L), TBSL CAR PR E BSC Scunthorpe Appleby-Frodingham RPS AFRPS UK70/108
    59250 A TBS(L), TBSL GRN KR E Severn Valley Railway DMUWM UK70/108
    59387 E59387   A TS(L), TSL GRN PR E Dean Forest Railway DFD UK70/108