Present Location | Eastleigh Works |
County Location | Hampshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BREL/Leyland |
Diagram number | DP229 |
Lot number | 30978 |
Type | DMSL |
First Number | 55528 |
Present Number | 55528 |
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 Barclay 1988/9. Original Leyland engine and SCG gearbox. Unit No 141108. 07/00: sold with 55508 (qv) via Cotswold Rail from Doncaster to private owner at Mid Norfolk. In West Yorkshire Metro livery. By 05/05: both to Colne Valley Railway. By 07/11: livery changed to BR Rail Blue and pearl grey. 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 | 24/07/2011 |
Photo by | Robert Davidson |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 07/12/2023 |