BR 50454 Class 104 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 50454 Class 104 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 50454 Class 104 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958
BR 50454 Class 104 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

 

Present Location Llangollen
County Location Denbighshire
Designed For BR
Built by BRCW
Diagram number 556
Lot number 30293
Type DMBS
First Number 50454
Later Numbers M50454 53454
Present Number M50454
Current Livery BR Rail Blue
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Dgm DQ205. Class 104. P 1993. Fully restored 1994 to BR green livery. In service, paired with DMCL 50528 (qv). Some repanelling in progress 06/00. By 06/17 in BR Rail Blue with 'Bournemouth Blue' moquette (see second additional photo below).
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 11/10/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 18/05/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/02/2019

Byron Chamberlain 22/05/2006: view of restoration in progress
Byron Chamberlain 22/05/2006: view of restoration in progress

John Joyce 05/10/2018: interior view
John Joyce 05/10/2018: interior view


 

 

















 

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