| Present Location | NRM Shildon |
| County Location | Durham |
| Designed For | LNER |
| Built by | Metro Cammell |
| Diagram number | EA217 |
| Lot number | 368 |
| Type | DMBTO |
| First Number | 65217 |
| Later Numbers | E65217 |
| Present Number | E65217 |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | Formed EMU unit 306017 with 65417, 65617 (qv). Rebuilt as DMS for ac operation 1959/60. P 1986 by BR. For full history see GER Society Journal Issue No. 84 October 1995. To NRM collection, stored Kineton by 08/07. To Eastleigh 01/11, then to EARM 06/11. By 10/18: to NRM Shildon. |
| Owner | National Railway Museum |
| External Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Underframe Condition | Very Good |
| External Finish | Satisfactory |
| Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
| Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
| Rarity | Unique |
| Historical Importance | Exceptionally Important |
| Storage | Secure Building |
| Operating | No |
| Survey Date | 10/05/2008 |
| Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
| Photo Date | 22/09/2012 |
| Photo by | Nick Felton |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 30/01/2023 |
