Model diesel-mechanical two car diesel multiple unit on track with plinth with information plaque, approximately 1:32 scale. Class name Derby Lightweight. Model built at BR Derby c1960. British Railways, Derby-built. Vehicle numbers. E79022 and E79614. This class was an evolution of the early Derby Lightweight DMU's, and built in a variety of one, two and four-car sets from 1954 until 1956. They were used for working branch line and suburban services in the Midland, Eastern and North Eastern regions. The Beeching service cuts led to a surplus of DMU's which resulted in these units being withdrawn due to their non-standard coupling codes.
Details
- Category:
- Railway Models
- Object Number:
- 1981-7207
- Materials:
- metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
- type:
- model locomotive
- taxonomy:
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- vehicles and vehicle components
- vehicle
- locomotive
- credit:
- British Railways Board Records Office
