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Class 489 1-GLV

The Class 489 1-GLV was a motorised luggage van used on the Gatwick Express push-pull service [1]. They were converted out of Class 414 2-HAP motor cars. In service the Class 489 formed one end of a train the rest of which consisted of Class 488 rolling stock and a Class 73 as primary motive power, though the Class 489 also has traction motors on one bogie [2]. The formation served on the Gatwick Express until 2005.
9101 now at Wirksworth as a museum

During conversion the Class 489s were gutted internally and had rebuilt bodysides with three pairs of swing doors on either side. One end of the unit had a gangway to allow the guard full access to the train though the driving end did not.

Information
Number built: 10 (conversions)
Built: 1956 (original)
1983 (conversion)
Builder: BR Eastleigh 
Engine: 2 EE507 traction motors (660-750v DC third rail)
Power: 500 hp (370 kW)
Formation: Gatwick Luggage Van (GLV)

Following withdrawal half the class have been preserved though none are in running order with three also serving with Network Rail as de-icing units. Two of the preserved Class 489s are on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway at Wirksworth where they are now a buffet and a museum!
9107 at Wirksworth

Corridor end of 9101

Size view of 9101

Another view of 9107

[1] Colin J Marsden, DMU and EMU Recognition Guide (Ian Allan, 2013) p. 372
[2] Brian Haresnape & Alec Swain, Third Rail DC Electric Multiple Units (Ian Allan, 1989) p. 89