BR 65451 Class 504 EMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Open built 1959

BR 65451 Class 504 EMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Open built 1959

BR 65451 Class 504 EMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Open built 1959
BR 65451 Class 504 EMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Open built 1959

 

Present Location East Lancashire
County Location Greater Manchester
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 407
Lot number 30477
Type DMBSO
First Number 65451
Later Numbers M65451
Present Number M65451
Current Livery Greater Manchester Transport
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 1200 v (protected third-rail) Class 504 EMU ex Manchester/Bury line. P 1991 by 504 Group. Paired with 77172 (qv). OOU at Buckley Wells and deteriorating steadily. By 7/10: to Baron Street sidings. By 10/16: under restoration at Buckley Wells.
Owner Class 504 Preservation Society
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
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 Unique
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 29/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 29/10/2016
Photo by Paul Lambert
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/12/2018

Paul Lambert 29/10/2016. Another view
Paul Lambert 29/10/2016. Another view

Byron Chamberlain 27/04/2005. Earlier condition
Byron Chamberlain 27/04/2005. Earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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