Image RDB975010, on display, Crewe Works
RDB975010, on display, Crewe Works
RDB975010, on display, Crewe Works A number of very similar images to this can be sourced on the internet as the former Derby Lightweight DMU had been put in this strategically advantageous position in the open at Crewe Works open day. This unit was constructed in 1956 as 79900, originally as part of a two-car set. It was withdrawn from passenger service in 1967 becoming a departmental route learner as RDB975010. It later was named 'Iris' and became a test coach. As well as running all over the network fulfilling this function it was a regular attendee at open days and the like. It was withdrawn in 1999 and entered preservation. It is still in service today on the Ecclesbourne Railway having been beautifully restored and running once again as 79900. It holds the accolade as being the oldest first generation DMU in existence. Keywords: RDB975010 on display Crewe Works
RDB975010, on display, Crewe Works A number of very similar images to this can be sourced on the internet as the former Derby Lightweight DMU had been put in this strategically advantageous position in the open at Crewe Works open day. This unit was constructed in 1956 as 79900, originally as part of a two-car set. It was withdrawn from passenger service in 1967 becoming a departmental route learner as RDB975010. It later was named 'Iris' and became a test coach. As well as running all over the network fulfilling this function it was a regular attendee at open days and the like. It was withdrawn in 1999 and entered preservation. It is still in service today on the Ecclesbourne Railway having been beautifully restored and running once again as 79900. It holds the accolade as being the oldest first generation DMU in existence. Keywords: RDB975010 on display Crewe Works


A number of very similar images to this can be

sourced on the internet as the former Derby Lightweight DMU had been put in this strategically advantageous position in the open at Crewe Works open day. This unit was constructed in 1956 as 79900, originally as part of a two-car set. It was withdrawn from passenger service in 1967 becoming a departmental route learner as RDB975010. It later was named 'Iris' and became a test coach. As well as running all over the network fulfilling this function it was a regular attendee at open days and the like. It was withdrawn in 1999 and entered preservation. It is still in service today on the Ecclesbourne Railway having been beautifully restored and running once again as 79900. It holds the accolade as being the oldest first generation DMU in existence.