BR 50203 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1957

BR 50203 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1957

BR 50203 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1957
BR 50203 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1957

 

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

Steve West 18/02/2017: earlier condition and livery - view from other
Steve West 18/02/2017: earlier condition and livery - view from other

William Snook 06/07/2014: earlier condition and livery
William Snook 06/07/2014: earlier condition and livery


 

 










 





 

 

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