BR 51339 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 51339 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 51339 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959
BR 51339 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

 

Present Location Colne Valley
County Location Essex
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 534 / DQ220
Lot number 30546
Type DMBS
First Number 51339
Later Numbers W51339
Present Number W51339
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 117/2. Diagram 534 / Design Code DQ220. P 10/03 with 51382 (qv) at Butterley for repainting, then to Barry Railway. Barry Depot. With 51382 to Gloucs Warks by 03/11 - expected to stay there at least for 2011. The two to Peak Rail (Rowsley) 07/12 and then to Bury (East Lancs Railway) 10/12. By 11/20: both moved to Colne Valley Railway.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 05/09/2004
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 01/01/2006
Photo by Paul Emery
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 16/01/2021


 

 










 



 

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