Set N608

These formations have been noted:

Formation Sources
1: Eddie Knorn

11th June 1988

DTS(L) M54261 (presumably with M53978) leads a four-car formation calling at Kent's Bank (Cumbria) with the 12:07 Lancaster-Barrow, 11/6/88. The Class 108s allocated to Carlisle Kingmoor (KD) depot were the mainstay of local services in Cumbria and North Lancashire for many years. In May 1988, shortly before this image was taken, KD closed, and the fleet was split between Heaton (HT) depot at Newcastle for Cumbian Coast / Windermere routes, and Chester (CH) for north Lancashire routes, such as the service illustrated. Graeme Phillips Collection.

7th September 1988

Class 108 Driving Trailer Second Lavatory (DTSL) car M54261 was leading the eight-car Blackpool North to Carlisle Sunday Dalesrail service, passing Lostock Hall Junction on September 7th 1988. The service was made up of three pairs of Class 108's with a Class 104 bringing up the rear. Martyn Hilbert.

8th May 1989

A two-car Derby built Class 108 formed of cars M54261 & M53978 (N608) was stood at Croston with a Preston to Ormskirk service on May 8th 1989. The unit was one of several that had an extended life due to the then ongoing issues with the Class 142 fleet. The set was finally withdrawn in October 1991 whilst operating from Longsight Depot. Both cars being subsequently scrapped by Booth's of Rotherham. Martyn Hilbert.

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