In original configuration [2] |
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Number built: | 51 (8 6-car sets plus 3 spares) |
Built: | 1960 |
Builder: | BR Swindon |
Motor: | 2 Leyland Albion 6-cylinder diesels per power car |
Power: | 1, 840 hp (1, 360 kW) |
Formation: | DMC (Driving Motor Composite)+MBSL (Motor Brake Standard Lavatory)+TSL (Trailer Sandard Lavatory)+TFLRB (Trailer First Lavatory Restaurant Buffet)+MBSL+DMC |
In later years they often operated as 4-car units, in these cases the motors in the MBSLs were removed and they were reclassified TBS [1]. In the late 1970s they were moved to Western Region and merged with their sister class 123. They operated Reading services in 4-car hybrid units before final withdrawal in 1984. Unfortunately none were preserved.
[1] Colin J Marsden, DMUs (Ian Allan, 1982) p. 78
[2] "Trans-Pennine Diesel Sets", International Railway Journal (April 1961) p. 22