| Present Location | Eastleigh Works |
| County Location | Hampshire |
| Designed For | BR |
| Build Location | Derby |
| Built by | BREL/Leyland |
| Diagram number | DP228 |
| Lot number | 30977 |
| Type | DMS |
| First Number | 55508 |
| Present Number | 55508 |
| Current Livery | BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | Bodywork: Leyland, Workington. Modified by Barclay 1988/9. Originally unit No 141108. 07/00: sold with 55528 (qv) via Cotswold Rail from Doncaster to private owner at Mid Norfolk. West Yorkshire Metro livery. By 05/05: to Colne Valley Railway. By 02/21: moved from Colne Valley Railway to Arlington Fleet Services, Eastleigh Works. |
| Owner | Private 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 | Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
| Rarity | Few |
| Historical Importance | Some Importance |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 29/08/2009 |
| Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
| Photo Date | 29/08/2009 |
| Photo by | Kevin Stroud |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 07/12/2023 |
