BR 59493 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 59493 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 59493 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960
BR 59493 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 601
Lot number 30547
Type TCL
First Number 59493
Present Number W59493
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 117. P 1995 and converted for locomotive haulage. By 2010 in 4 car set with 51859/51880. By 12/18: to South Devon Railway (to be used as locomotive hauled carriage).
Owner West Somerset Railway plc
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Poor
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 30/03/2010
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 31/01/2009
Photo by Phil Hamilton
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2022


 

 










 



 

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