Present Location | Great Central |
County Location | Leicestershire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Metro Cammell |
Diagram number | DQ202 |
Lot number | 30259 |
Type | DMBS |
First Number | 50203 |
Later Numbers | M50203; 53203; 977897 (set 960992) |
Present Number | M50203 |
Current Livery | BR Rail Blue |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Class 101. Previously, with 977898 (ex 50193), in Sandite/Route Learning unit 960992 at Longsight. P 2003. Sandite equipment removed on GCR 04/03. Stored until 2016 when extracted for full restoration and return to passenger service. 05/19: restoration completed and entered service paired with 50266 (qv). |
Owner | Renaissance Railcars |
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 left Departmental service |
Degree of Internal Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 08/09/2007 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 03/05/2019 |
Photo by | Chris Moxon |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 11/01/2021 |