Class 101 Diesel multiple unit

Technical Data
Total Built: 527
Weight: 32t
Car Length: 57'0" (17.37m)
Engine Power: 150Hp per engine (112kW)
Max Speed: 75Mph (121Km/h)

The Class 101s operated various routes in Scotland up to the late 1990s, when newer class 170s started a stock cascade.
Although Class 101s were common site in Scotland up to the early 90s, they disappered from Glasgow Central high level with the introduction of the Class 156 Super Sprinter. Although with the SPT network expanding the only short term solution was to bring back the heritage pool. A small pool was to be based at Corkerhill to operate Glasgow Central to Paisley Canal (Although when the Paisley Canal line re-opened, it was operated by Class 156 units) Glasgow Central to Whifflet 101684/686/687 were first to arrive, for Paisley Canal services, with 691/692/693/694/695 arriving to operate the Whifflet services later. 101 691-695 came from Haymarket and were reduced to 2 cars units.
Another new route was opened in the late 90s. Motherwell to Cumbernauld got a direct service and 101 692 was repained into this special SPT livery. Eventually during the stock cascade 101 692 was transferred to Longsight, to operate local Manchester services. It is now in preservation.