BR 55009 Class 122 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 55009 Class 122 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 55009 Class 122 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958
BR 55009 Class 122 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For BR
Built by Gloucester
Diagram number 539
Lot number 30419
Type DMBS
First Number 55009
Later Numbers W55009
Present Number None
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 122. P 1995 ex MC Metals, stored at British Sugar, Kings Lynn, till 1997. In Mid Norfolk Railway storage sidings near Thuxton at 03/17. By 09/20: moved to Great Central Railway.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 24/09/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 29/03/2017
Photo by Samuel West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 15/11/2020

Steve West 20/10/2012. Earlier condition
Steve West 20/10/2012. Earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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