John Oram's photos with the keyword: Class 117

With an old chimney making a pleasing distraction from the fence, a view across Eastleigh reveals and odd pair, apparently coupled. On the left is former Gatwick Express luggage van GLV 68505 now a de-icing van with Network Rail and, on the right, Class 117 DMS 977988 (formerly 51413) and used with a DMBS by Chiltern on 'leaf busting' duties. I am grateful to my friend David Hann for much of the detailed information. 200_4_P1010622E

On 12 February 2018 I photographed a sad looking Class 117 Pressed Steel DMBS W51346 at Eastleigh which had been stripped for parts. Today, on my latest visit, it was joined by a car believed to be Class 121 W55028 which has fared much better and, presumably, continues in preservation. 200_3_P1050181

On 12 February 2018 I photographed a sad looking Class 117 Pressed Steel DMBS W51346 at Eastleigh which had been stripped for parts. Today, on my latest visit, it was joined by a car believed to be Class 121 W55028 which has fared much better and, presumably, continues in preservation. 200_3_P1050183E

Cab end of Class 117 Pressed Steel DMBS W51346 at Eastleigh where it has been used as a spares donor for the Swanage Railway Class 117 unit. My records show that I saw 51346 in service around 50 years ago although I do not have an exact date. The Pressed Steel units were, for a while, my favourites as they were relatively easy to see at a time when my movements were restricted by my young age and lack of money. 200_3_P1040401EM

Cab end of Class 117 Pressed Steel DMBS W51346 at Eastleigh where it has been used as a spares donor for the Swanage Railway Class 117 unit. My records show that I saw 51346 in service around 50 years ago although I do not have an exact date. The Pressed Steel units were, for a while, my favourites as they were relatively easy to see at a time when my movements were restricted by my young age and lack of money. 200_3_P1040401E

Class 117 Pressed Steel DMBS W51346 at Eastleigh where it has been used as a spares donor for the Swanage Railway Class 117 unit. My records show that I saw 51346 in service around 50 years ago although I do not have an exact date. The Pressed Steel units were, for a while, my favourites as they were relatively easy to see at a time when my movements were restricted by my young age and lack of money. 200_3_P1040397EM

Class 117 Pressed Steel DMBS W51346 at Eastleigh where it has been used as a spares donor for the Swanage Railway Class 117 unit. My records show that I saw 51346 in service around 50 years ago although I do not have an exact date. The Pressed Steel units were, for a while, my favourites as they were relatively easy to see at a time when my movements were restricted by my young age and lack of money. 200_3_P1040397E

I very much loved the dmus known today in preservation as 'heritage' but once an everyday sight on our railways. Although I never liked the Network SouthEast colours, it was sad to see this MBS in this condition at Eastleigh. This is believed to be Class 117 Pressed Steel 51356. It was photographed by David Hann in much better condition during February 2015. 200_2_P1040487

Class 117 (Pressed Steel) and Class 121 (also Pressed Steel) dmus at Eastleigh. The Class 121 Bubblecar is W55028; the three cars in the Class 117 are W51346, W59486 and W51388. The formation arrived from the Swanage Railway earlier in the day hauled by Class 33 D6515 'Lt Jenny Lewis RN' which later returned to Swanage. 200_2_P1000032M

Class 117 (Pressed Steel) and Class 121 (also Pressed Steel) dmus at Eastleigh. The Class 121 Bubblecar is W55028; the three cars in the Class 117 are W51346, W59486 and W51388. The formation arrived from the Swanage Railway earlier in the day hauled by Class 33 D6515 'Lt Jenny Lewis RN' which later returned to Swanage. 200_2_P1000032