| Present Location | Dean Forest Railway |
| County Location | Gloucestershire |
| Designed For | BR |
| Build Location | Derby |
| Built by | BR |
| Diagram number | 634 |
| Lot number | 30601 |
| Type | DMBS |
| First Number | 51914 |
| Present Number | M51914 |
| 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 | Class 108. P 1994. Restoration work well advanced when seen - seats etc stored within. By 10/99: now operational and paired with 56495 (qv). Guard's cage to be removed to facilitate disabled access. 09/15: taken out of service for major work on new front end (although briefly used for Railcar Convention in 2016). 02/18: work has progressed on rebuilding cab interior with wires and instrumentation being connected. 08/20: re-entered service paired with 56492 (qv). |
| Owner | DMU Group (Dean Forest Railway) |
| 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 | 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 | Several |
| Historical Importance | Some Interest |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 17/06/1999 |
| Surveyor | Jackie Cope |
| Photo Date | 05/08/2020 |
| Photo by | Alan Pace |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 09/03/2024 |
