Class 104 DMU Profile and Models

Unidentified unit at Morecambe Promenade in September 1988. ©The Carlisle Kid

The British Rail Class 104 Diesel Multiple Units were designed for general branch line and commuter routes. The first units were ordered for the London Midland region, with most being used in the North West but others were also used in Tyneside, Scotland and London. The class were re-engineered to remove asbestos insulation in the 1970s and were eventually withdrawn by the end of 1993. Several sets made their way into preservation. (Information Provided by Wikipedia)
Type of Unit	Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit
Builder	Birmingham RCW
Build Dates	1957 to 1959
Total Built	302 Cars
Coaches per Unit	2 or 3
Power Output	300 bhp (2 x 150 bhp engines)
Top Speed	70 mph
Passenger Capacity	Between 52 and 69 per car
Operated By	British Rail
Main Duties	Local Passenger
In Service Until	1995
Surviving Examples	13 Vehicles