Class 108 Profile and Models

BX37S at Buxton. Date unknown. ©Phil Richards

The British Rail Class 108 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1958 to 1961, with a final production quantity of 333 vehicles. The 108 was formed as a 2-, 3-, or 4-car unit. Its aluminium body led the type to be classed as a lightweight unit. These units stayed in regular service until 1990, when they began to be withdrawn from traffic. They were replaced on regional services by the new Sprinter derivative units, or by Turbo units on services around London. The final units lasted in traffic until October 1993, although many saw further use in departmental service, as sandite or route-learner units. Good condition on withdrawal and lack of asbestos have ensured that many of this class are now used on preserved railway lines. (Information provided via Wikipedia)
Type of Unit	1st Generation Diesel Multiple Units
Builder	Derby Works
Build Dates	1958 to 1961
Total Built	32 Sets (333 total cars)
Coaches Per Unit	2, 3 or 4 Cars
Power Output	150bhp per engine (2 per unit)
Top Speed	70 mph
Passenger Capacity	Up to 250
Operated By	British Rail
Main Duties	Local Passenger
In Service Until	1993
Surviving Examples	52 individual cars preserved