141012 DMU (under modification to become 141113) EDU Derby 12 July 1987
Class 141 DMU unit number 141012 was built in 1984, to the design developed by British Rail Engineering in conjunction with Leyland Bus comprising of DMS 55513 and DMSL 55533. The unit is seen inside the EDU workshop at the RTC Derby on the 12th July 1987 undergoing modification work.
The modification work was part of experimental upgrade for the Class 141s which involved changing the original Leyland TL11 engines for Cummins L10 engines and the fitting Voith T211r hydraulic transmission systems.
Following these modifications, the unit was renumbered as 141113; it was withdrawn from service in 1998 and after a period in store at Doncaster survived into preservation with Llangollen Railcars.
141012 DMU (under modification to become 141113) EDU Derby 12 July 1987
Class 141 DMU unit number 141012 was built in 1984, to the design developed by British Rail Engineering in conjunction with Leyland Bus comprising of DMS 55513 and DMSL 55533. The unit is seen inside the EDU workshop at the RTC Derby on the 12th July 1987 undergoing modification work.
The modification work was part of experimental upgrade for the Class 141s which involved changing the original Leyland TL11 engines for Cummins L10 engines and the fitting Voith T211r hydraulic transmission systems.
Following these modifications, the unit was renumbered as 141113; it was withdrawn from service in 1998 and after a period in store at Doncaster survived into preservation with Llangollen Railcars.