BR 51622 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 51622 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 51622 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959
BR 51622 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

 

Present Location Henstridge
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 588
Lot number 30521
Type DMBS
First Number 51622
Later Numbers '51616' (wrongly)
Present Number M51622
Current Livery BR multiple unit green livery
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1984. Corridor connection added in preservation. Internal partitions and doorway fitted, seats re-arranged. Much confusion due to previous incorrect numbering. The north-facing car has 51622 inside the cab, but was previously numbered 51616 outside - now correctly numbered outside. By 05/21 sold to Helston Railway. 08/21: currently away for restoration at Vincent Engineering, Henstridge, Somerset.
Owner Helston Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
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 Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/03/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/09/2022

Aaron Browning: 2014 view
Aaron Browning: 2014 view


 

 

















 

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