BR 65304 2-EPB EMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Open built 1955
 | | BR 65304 2-EPB EMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Open built 1955 |
| Present Location | Burton upon Trent (Nemesis Rail) | | County Location | Staffordshire | | Designed For | BR | | Build Location | Eastleigh | | Built by | BR | | Diagram number | 401 | | Lot number | 30116 | | Type | DMBSO | | First Number | 65304 | | Later Numbers | 977875 | | Present Number | 977875 | | Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in | | Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies | | Original Underframe | Yes | | Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes | | Additional Notes | 750v 3 rail: DMBSO of 2-EPB Unit 5705 (later Class 416/2). Eventually (as 977875) with 65302 (as 977874) made up Departmental Unit 930214, used as Sandite/de-icing train. With 65302 (qv) and two similar vehicles from Selhurst Depot to the former station at Finmere (disused GCR station between Brackley and Quainton Road) by 09/09 - private site: no unauthorised access. By 03/20: moved from Finmere to 'D' Site, Graven Hill, Ambrosden, Bicester for storage. 10/22: moved to Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. | | Owner | Private | | Rarity | Few | | Historical Importance | Some Interest | | Storage | Secure Open | | Operating | No | | Photo Date | 27/08/2017 | | Photo by | Steve West | | At Risk | No | | Date Record Last Updated | 23/04/2023 |
 | | Rob Davidson 13/08/2016: earlier view |
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