BR 51604 Class 127 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second (scrapped) built 1959

BR 51604 Class 127 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second (scrapped) built 1959

BR 51604 Class 127 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second (scrapped) built 1959
BR 51604 Class 127 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second (scrapped) built 1959

 

Present Location Mid Hants (scrapped)
County Location Hampshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 588
Lot number 30521
Type DMBS
First Number 51604
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 127. P 1984 (by whom??), resold 1990. Moved from South Devon to Mid Hants 02/12, where rejoined other car from set (51592). Both broken up at Ropley 12/12 - too expensive to repair. Engines and other parts salvaged for DMUs at Llangollen.
Owner Dart Wyvern Group
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/09/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/05/2003
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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