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Origin: | Converted | |||
Status: | Defunct | |||
Built/Converted: | 1982 | |||
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Type: | Class 104 DHCL | |||
Type group: | CV (Coach in Variable-Formation Multiple Unit (No Set Numbers)) | |||
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Note added Tue 31/08/2021 by Thomas Young Category: Modifications/Conversions This DMU car, along with partner 78851, were converted in 1982 as prototypes for a plan to achieve economies by reducing 3-car trains to 2-cars. The centre trailer car was to be removed (for re-use elsewhere), as would one of the two engines on each of the power cars. Although performance would have been reduced (half the power for a train that weighed a bit over two-thirds of the original), it was reasoned that maintenance costs would be halved. Conversion of a total of 225 units was planned, with blocks of numbers in the 78xxx range assigned to various classes. In the event, only the class 111 units (which already had higher-powered Rolls Royce engines) were done. The coach classifications were changed with the letter H (for Half power) replacing the M, as in DHCL and DHBS. Source: Rail Enthusiast magazine, November 1982 issue, page 48 |
Item added: | 12:00 on 01/01/2020 by Thomas Young |
Approval status: | Approved, auto/admin |
Item approved: | 12:00 on 01/01/2020 by Thomas Young |