Present Location | Milton of Crathes |
County Location | Aberdeenshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 406 |
Lot number | 30368 |
Type | DMBSO |
First Number | 79999 |
Later Numbers | Sc79999 RDB975004 LAB 16 Gemini |
Present Number | 79999 |
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 | With 79998 Battery-electric twin (Ballater Branch). P 1986 by West Yorkshire Transport Museum, at Bradford Hammerton Street till 1989, then East Lancs Railway. To Echt (12 miles from Aberdeen) 2001. To Milton of Crathes 05/06. With 79998 makes up 'Gemini' pair. Retains original 1950s plastic laminate finishes to interior and original moquette in the small saloon. Hauled use only: battery power is not available (the wiring for the traction is in need of replacing and new batteries are needed). |
Owner | Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
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 | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 30/06/2012 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 28/05/2016 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 21/06/2016 |