Class 124 'Trans-Pennine' Profile and Models
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 They were all withdrawn in 1984 when their duties were taken over by Class 31/4 diesel-electric locomotive-hauled rakes of four coaches.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. |
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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 |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Modern Traction Kits (MTK) | Requires assembly | Not set |
MU51 View |
Class 124 Trans-Pennine 5-car DMU kit | Awaiting Categorisation |