BR 62287 Class 421/2 4-CIG Electric Multiple Unit MBSO built 1970

BR 62287 Class 421/2 4-CIG Electric Multiple Unit MBSO built 1970

BR 62287 Class 421/2 4-CIG Electric Multiple Unit MBSO built 1970
BR 62287 Class 421/2 4-CIG Electric Multiple Unit MBSO built 1970

 

Present Location Derby - Loram (UK) (former RTC site)
County Location Derby City
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Lot number 30808
Type MBSO
First Number 62287
Later Numbers S62287
Present Number 62287
Current Livery NetworkRail
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 5/05 ex Shoeburyness. Motor Brake Second Open - was part of 4-CIG Unit 7337. Interior extensively modified to provide catering facility. Reported 10/11 and again 07/12 that it would be leaving shortly to surrender bogies, having been sold to 'Brighton Belle' (5-BEL) project. However, by 08/15 moved to Railway Vehicle Engineering Ltd (now Loram (UK)) at Derby for use in Network Rail ultrasonic test trains.
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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 06/07/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 16/05/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/06/2019

David Wigley 06/07/2012: earlier livery
David Wigley 06/07/2012: earlier livery


 

 










 





 

 

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