BR 51618 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 51618 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 51618 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959
BR 51618 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

 

Present Location Llangollen
County Location Denbighshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 588
Lot number 30521
Type DMBS
First Number 51618
Present Number M51618
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 127. P 1985. "Bed-Pan" diesel hydraulic. W 1984; to Llangollen 3/1985. In service (non-authentically!) with Cravens DTCL 56456. In lined dark green livery. By 11/17: restoration work in active progress (see main photo).
Owner Llangollen Railcars Ltd
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Survey Date 01/01/2005
Surveyor Evan Green-Hughes
Photo Date 18/05/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/02/2019

Aaron Browning 05/01/2014: earlier view
Aaron Browning 05/01/2014: earlier view


 

 

















 

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