BR 61742 4-CEP EMU Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1961

BR 61742 4-CEP EMU Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1961

BR 61742 4-CEP EMU Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1961
BR 61742 4-CEP EMU Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1961

 

Present Location Dartmoor Railway (scrapped)
County Location Devon
Designed For BR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built by BR
Diagram number EA264
Lot number 30619
Type DMSO
First Number 61742
Present Number 61742
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 411 4-CEP: from Unit 7178, later Unit 1589: with 61743 (qv). In Meldon Quarry Yard, used as a store. Internally as in BR service. Restoration progressing actively 03/05. Other coaches from this Unit are at Snibston (TBC) and in Unit 1393 at Great Central. 09/21: disposed of for scrap to Sims Metal Management, Newport Docks.
Owner Dartmoor Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Very 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
Operating No
Survey Date 31/07/2000
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 27/10/2011
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 05/12/2021


 

 














 

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