Credit to your craft and commitment lads. The MNR should be extremely proud and supportive of your efforts within the preservation community. Keep it up Guys.

Seeing as the 120s where still running around in the mid 80s I'm surprised no driving cars got saved.

I remember these units working Snow Hill - Kidderminster - Worcester - Hereford services. I think the original seat moquette was dark green with some kind of a white or cream pattern together with cream headrests.

Excellent & informative I love DMU & Bubble 👏a diesel fan

Rode on many 120s back in the day. Surprised this one escaped. Hopeful the asbestos removal is not too expensive

Fantastic Video & Very Interesting to see what a Class 120 Interior Design looks like - Really Enjoyed Watching!!

@RailcarRestorers

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the comment we are glad you enjoyed the content.

We saw them plying the Lincoln to Nottingham route past Burton Joyce in the 70s and 80s. This 120 was lucky to escape Vic Berry's asbestos scrappage project, unlike the 124s.

Living in the midlands the Class 120 based at Derby were 'normal' to us working the Birmingham - Norwich, or Drrby Nottingham Lincolns and the Cardiff and for me my absolutely favourite DMU, and I understand why so many not got saved. Seeing this centre car is an absolute joy, and evoked so many memories, especially that formica and light fittings, I look forward to seeing your future instalments and how get to produce all of those and more for your car. Your doing a great job, and also creating great content,

@SirReginaldBlomfield1234

6 ай бұрын

I spent many years travelling out of Lincoln on 120s to Newark, Nottingham and Derby etc. I loved them but didn't know till now there's no 120 power cars saved ... gutted.

@RailcarRestorers

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed the content and happy that it brought back fond memories. We aim to carry on making good progress with our unit and look forward to the day it’s finally done!

@michaelgrange8791

6 ай бұрын

That center car go well with the 119 that’s rotting away else way hopefully that gets a full restoration

Used to have them March to Leicester 1974 to 1977 era

Very interesting video as I am trying to build a 0 gauge model of a 120 at moment. All the descriptions I have read suggest the ceiling was white but from the video that was clearly not the case. I worked on 120s from time to time back in the 70s and in particular remember the TRSBs still had the catering equipment including Stotts boiler and fridge still fitted even though, with the exception of Inverness and a few Cardiff based units, they had mostly not been used since 1962. Good luck with the restoration of one of the most comfortable units BR ever designed.

Another good detailed video by the MNR lads.

@RailcarRestorers

6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate :)

Years of happy memories of journeys between Lincoln and Crewe on DY Class 120s. What a time capsule. Shame a 3 car set never survived, but asbestos was the enemy of many early units.

@RailcarRestorers

6 ай бұрын

They certainly are magnificent units inside fantastic looking things!

Such a shame all the motor cars were disposed of, but if it’s any consolation, bo,ness have salvaged a similar unit, including an intermediate motor with gangway end and side cab,one probably used on the Glasgow to Ayr route.ideally they would run as six car units , providing access throughout the unit for the ticket man and passengers. Your centre car from the 120 I believe to be M59276 of course was equipped with a buffet , ideal for anyone travelling from Lincoln St. Marks to Crewe or, indeed Birmingham to Norwich. I’m not sure when the buffets on these sets were decommissioned but I enjoyed many journeys on these trains, mainly in the trailers

@SirReginaldBlomfield1234

6 ай бұрын

I used to travel on 120s from early 70s to 1985 when Lincoln lost the midland station but am sad to say I never saw a buffet in service ☹️ but have happy memories.

@SirReginaldBlomfield1234

6 ай бұрын

I used to travel on 120s from early 70s to 1985 when Lincoln lost the midland station but am sad to say I never saw a buffet in service ☹️ but have happy memories.

Just found your vlog

Great what you are guys are doing. Noting your need to remanufacture lamps, I might be able to help you in due course. I can explain more / supply email address if interested!

@RailcarRestorers

6 ай бұрын

That would be much appreciated if you could help and a vital part of back dating our unit!

Old Dalby test track is in Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire, not Derbyshire

Hi There Again my real Name is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of us Class 307 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 307’s maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 307’s and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages Class 307’s for most of us Diesel Train Fans out there PLEASE. Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Pretty PLEASE?

Hello There Again it is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of you Class 313, Class 314 and that also is including those interesting Class 315 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 313's Class 314's including the Class 315's maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Scania N112 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 313's, Class 314's and the Class 315's and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages of the Class 313's, Class 314's and that is including those Class 315's for most of us Class 314's and the Class 315's Diesel Train Fans Pretty PLEASE Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Please?

hi there, great video.what state are the engines in ?i would think they will need oil changes etc and injectors re furbished and the oil bath air cleaners attended to. good luck. ex AEC ltd

@RailcarRestorers

6 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the comment. The engines on the bubble car have had plenty of maintenance in the past are will get some more before they enter service but that’s as far as I know :)

Hi guys, great content. I’ve been trying to find a BR dmu for sale for a while - any ideas where I’m best to try?

@RailcarRestorers

5 ай бұрын

Hi what class are you after and what sort of condition are you looking at a restoration or ready to run.

@CasualRail

5 ай бұрын

@@RailcarRestorersThanks for getting back to me. Not sure on class at the moment but I’d like a 2-car. Condition wise maybe something that has been running but needs attention to get it back on the rails

@CasualRail

5 ай бұрын

@@RailcarRestorers any ideas?

@RailcarRestorers

Ай бұрын

@@CasualRailSorry for the delay in reply. In that time it’s been brought to my attention that there is a 3 car class 115 that’s up for sale which does need a fair bit of new steel work and welding but not beyond repair. I also know someone who has an operational 2 car class 117 for sale but it would need minor body work and a repaint. Please get in contact if you are seriously interested. Cheers