BR 56301 Class 100 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

BR 56301 Class 100 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

BR 56301 Class 100 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957
BR 56301 Class 100 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

 

Present Location County School
County Location Norfolk
Designed For BR
Built by Gloucester
Diagram number 537
Lot number 30445
Type DTCL
First Number 56301
Present Number E56031
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 Worked Wymondham/Wells branch. Chasewater: 1993; Sellafield; 1995; stored British Sugar Kings Lynn; 1997, Mid Norfolk: County School 27/08/99 for classroom/extra tea room accommodation.
Owner Mid Norfolk Railway Preservation Trust
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Survey Date 02/09/1999
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 02/04/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk Yes
Date Record Last Updated 11/12/2019


 

 










 



 

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