Class 124 'Trans-Pennine' Profile and Models

Class 124 'Trans-Pennine'

Unidentified unit at Sheffield in 1982. ©Rob Newman

The Class 124 was a class of initially six-car diesel multiple units used and built specifically for the trans-Pennine route. In the late 1970s, the class was merged with their Class 123 cousins that had been relocated from Reading services on the Western Region and, towards the end of their days, ran as 4-car hybrid sets. They were all withdrawn in 1984 when their duties were taken over by Class 31/4 diesel-electric locomotive-hauled rakes of four coaches. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway had the idea of preserving at least one driving unit, due to the cab windows allowing panoramic views, but the plan was scrapped when it was found that the cost of removing the asbestos from the vehicle was prohibitive.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Diesel Multiple Unit

Builder

BR Swindon Works

Build Dates

1960

Total Built

8 units + 3 spare cars

Coaches Per Unit

6-car

Power Output

2,760hp

Top Speed

70 mph

Passenger Capacity

?

Operated By

British Rail

Main Duties

Regional Passenger

In Service Until

1984

Surviving Examples

0

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Modern Traction Kits (MTK) MU51 Class 124 Trans-Pennine 5-car DMU kit Requires assembly Not set MU51
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Class 124 Trans-Pennine 5-car DMU kit Awaiting Categorisation