BR 77172 Class 504 EMU: Driving Trailer Second Open built 1959

BR 77172 Class 504 EMU: Driving Trailer Second Open built 1959

BR 77172 Class 504 EMU: Driving Trailer Second Open built 1959
BR 77172 Class 504 EMU: Driving Trailer Second Open built 1959

 

Present Location East Lancashire
County Location Greater Manchester
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 443
Lot number 30478
Type DTSO
First Number 77172
Present Number 77172
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 1200 v (protected third-rail) Class 504 EMU ex Manchester/Bury line. P 1991 by 504 Grow condition oup. Paired with M65451 (qv). OOU at Buckley Wells. Painted one side dark green, one side all blue. By 7/10: to Baron Street sidings. By 10/16: under restoration at Buckley Wells. 09/18: photos above and below show latest condition following exterior body work and painting.
Owner Class 504 Preservation Society
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very 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 Unique
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 29/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 20/09/2018
Photo by Simon Thomas
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/12/2018

Simon Thomas 20/09/2018: view from other side
Simon Thomas 20/09/2018: view from other side


 

 










 






 

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