BR 43159 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake

BR 43159 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake

 

Present Location Midland Railway Centre
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Crewe
Built by BREL
Type DMB
First Number 43159
Present Number 43159
Current Livery First Great Western
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Additional Notes With 43102 (qv) holds the record for the world's fastest diesel train. By 09/21: at Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. By 06/23: moved from Nemesis Rail to Midland Railway Centre.
Owner 125 Group
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 17/07/2023


 

  





 
 

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