| Note ID: |
882 |
| Date Added: |
31/08/2021 16:45 |
| Added by: |
Thomas Young |
| Relates to: |
Batch 78601 |
| Category: |
Modifications/Conversions |
| Note text: |
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. |
| Flag: |
No flag set |
| Source: |
Rail Enthusiast magazine, November 1982 issue, page 48 |
| Approval: |
Approved, auto/admin |
| Approved on: |
31/08/2021 16:45 |
| Approved by: |
Thomas Young |
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