NIR 798 450 Class DEMU trailer car built 1986

NIR 798 450 Class DEMU trailer car built 1986

 

Present Location Downpatrick
County Location Newry, Mourne & Down
Designed For NIR
Built by BREL
Type TSO
First Number 798
Later Numbers 8798
Present Number 8798
Gauge 5ft 3in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 450 Class DEMU with 8458 and 8788 (qv). 450 Class DEMUs were built on underframes of withdrawn BR Mk1 coaches. Although the origin of all 27 frames is known, which NIR vehicle got which frame is not. In service on Northern Ireland Railways 21.01.1987-30.03.2012. Moved to Downpatrick 27/28 September 2014 and used in passenger service for the first time 18th October. By 10/19: this 3-car set now currently unserviceable and only used as static buffet; interior substantially altered from in service layout.
Owner Downpatrick & County Down Railway Society
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Rarity Few
Operating No
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 24/10/2019


 

  





 

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