BR 56062 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

BR 56062 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

BR 56062 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957
BR 56062 Class 101/2 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

 

Present Location North Norfolk
County Location Norfolk
Designed For BR
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number DS206
Lot number 30262
Type DTCL
First Number 56062
Later Numbers E54062
Present Number E56062 (Unit 101681)
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 Class 101. Dgm DS302. Based at Norwich Thorpe 1982-90. W 03/01. To NNR with 51228 (qv) from Shoeburyness ex-Angel Trains by 07/03. Underwent major overhaul, completed in 2018. 01/19: winner of 'Railcar of the Year 2018'.
Owner North Norfolk Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Fair
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 Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 22/11/2003
Surveyor Mike Stanbury
Photo Date 25/05/2012
Photo by Walter Plinge
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/09/2019


 

 










 



 

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