BR 51363 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51363 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51363 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960
BR 51363 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

 

Present Location Gloucs Warks
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 534
Lot number 30546
Type DMBS
First Number 51363
Present Number W51363
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 Formerly set L721 in NSE, then Angel Trains. Stored MoD Shoeburyness: to Mid Hants by 2002. In operation with 51405 and 59510 (qv). Repainted into BR lined multiple unit green. All three to Gloucs Warks 10/11 to maintain service on section isolated by landslip - have stayed there since the two sections of the line were reunited. 07/17: refurbishment work under way. 08/17: refurbishment complete and now back in operational service.
Owner Cotswold Diesel Railcar Ltd
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very 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 no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 15/05/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 11/07/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/08/2019


 

 














 

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