BR 56490 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 56490 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 56490 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960
BR 56490 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

 

Present Location Midland Railway Centre
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 646
Lot number 30602
Type DTCL
First Number 56490
Later Numbers M54490
Present Number M54490
Current Livery BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 108. Dgm DS311. P 1993. With 51907 (qv) from new: formed unit LO 262 - last in BR use from Longsight. Fully restored 1999 to BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey livery. Still carries Unit Number LO 262. In service. 11/17: temporary move from Llangollen to Midland Railway Centre for Winter 2017-18; 01/19: move made permanent.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 11/10/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 15/04/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/02/2019

11/10/2003: earlier view of other side
11/10/2003: earlier view of other side


 

 










 





 

 

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