BR 59505 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 59505 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 59505 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960
BR 59505 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

 

Present Location Gloucs Warks
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 601
Lot number 30547
Type TCL
First Number 59505
Present Number 59505
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 117. Ex Haymarket Set 117 311. Angel Trains, stored MoD Shoeburyness. Purchased 02/01 by T.A. for DMU maintenance/overhaul experience. Converted to locomotive haulage. Now in BR(W) chocolate and cream livery. By 08/07: acquired by St Modwen Properties and to Long Marston. 03/19: acquired by Cotswold Diesel Railcar Group and moved to Toddington for complete refurbishment (followed by use to create a 4-car DMU set). By 05/22: refurbishment complete - livery changed from BR(W) chocolate and cream to BR multiple unit green.
Owner Cotswold Diesel Railcar Ltd
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Poor
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 07/06/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 26/05/2022
Photo by Robert Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/06/2022

John Bishop 24/05/2008: earlier condition - seen from other side
John Bishop 24/05/2008: earlier condition - seen from other side

Steve West 11/07/2019
Steve West 11/07/2019


 

 










 





 

 

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