BR 59004 Class 116 DMU: Trailer Composite built 1957

BR 59004 Class 116 DMU: Trailer Composite built 1957

BR 59004 Class 116 DMU: Trailer Composite built 1957
BR 59004 Class 116 DMU: Trailer Composite built 1957

 

Present Location Dartmouth Steam Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 555
Lot number 30212
Type TC
First Number 59004
Later Numbers 59004 EMMA
Present Number 59004 EMMA
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 116. P 1984. Brown/cream livery. Public address fitted. Non-authentic upholstery. Corridor connections fitted, saloon partitions removed for through access. From 05/18: on short-term hire from Dartmouth Steam Railway to South Devon Railway. By 03/19: returned to Dartmouth Steam Railway.
Owner Dart Valley Railway plc
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
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 Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 27/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 12/10/1999
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2023


 

 














 

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