@MrGriser The last 108s were withdrawn in 1993. It had been intended to refurbish Lonsight's 108s. However after the collision at Hyde North Junction 0n 22/8/90, it was shown that the 108s were not in very good structural condition and the report on the accident recommended their withdrawal as soon as possible. Class 101s were refurbished instead. The 108s were always my favourite first generation DMUs. They always seemed to be used on Liverpool LS - Wigan Wallgate services prior to Pacers.
they did do newcastle-liverpools on odd occasions but i never got to see them,and they where well gone when i got my 1st video camera,many thanks for your comments.
great vid mate. I work at Lime street and its all units now. Such a shame really is. Hardly any long distance services these days.
aa the good old days of British Rail....
@MrGriser The last 108s were withdrawn in 1993. It had been intended to refurbish Lonsight's 108s. However after the collision at Hyde North Junction 0n 22/8/90, it was shown that the 108s were not in very good structural condition and the report on the accident recommended their withdrawal as soon as possible. Class 101s were refurbished instead. The 108s were always my favourite first generation DMUs. They always seemed to be used on Liverpool LS - Wigan Wallgate services prior to Pacers.
blimey i feel very old watching this!!
@MrGriser Probably due to depot allocation and crew knowledge of classes. The 150s are concentrated at Newton Heath, Manchester.
they did do newcastle-liverpools on odd occasions but i never got to see them,and they where well gone when i got my 1st video camera,many thanks for your comments.
good old 31s
@HORNEBEEDUBLO I'm not sure I've always wanted to know why Northern only use 142s and 156s in the far North East!
@MrGriser Does anyone know why only 108s were used on Liverpool LS - Wigan NW services and never other DMUs such as 101s and 104s?
When were the class 108s withdrawn?