BR 55029 Class 121 Single Unit DMU: Driving Motor Brake 2nd built 1960

BR 55029 Class 121 Single Unit DMU: Driving Motor Brake 2nd built 1960

BR 55029 Class 121 Single Unit DMU: Driving Motor Brake 2nd built 1960
BR 55029 Class 121 Single Unit DMU: Driving Motor Brake 2nd built 1960

 

Present Location Rushden Station
County Location Northamptonshire
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 512
Lot number 30518
Type DMBS
First Number 55029
Later Numbers 977968
Present Number 977968
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P by 03/11. Severely damaged by fire 25 May 2015. By 05/19: restoration work in progress (see main and first additional photo).
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 02/03/2013
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 05/05/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/02/2020

Craig Browning 09/02/2020: view from other end
Craig Browning 09/02/2020: view from other end

Steve West 06/09/2011: earlier view in Departmental livery
Steve West 06/09/2011: earlier view in Departmental livery


 

 










 





 

 

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