NIR 798 450 Class DEMU trailer car built 1986

Present Location	Downpatrick
County Location	Newry, Mourne & Down
Designed For	NIR
Built by	BREL
Type	TSO
First Number	798
Later Numbers	8798
Present Number	8798
Gauge	5ft 3in
Wheel Arrangement	4-w bogies
Original Underframe	Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets	Yes
Additional Notes	450 Class DEMU with 8458 and 8788 (qv). 450 Class DEMUs were built on underframes of withdrawn BR Mk1 coaches. Although the origin of all 27 frames is known, which NIR vehicle got which frame is not. In service on Northern Ireland Railways 21.01.1987-30.03.2012. Moved to Downpatrick 27/28 September 2014 and used in passenger service for the first time 18th October. By 10/19: this 3-car set now currently unserviceable and only used as static buffet; internal rebuild with a buffet counter added (now 44 seats instead of 78) but preserving the original feel of the 450 set. Returned to passenger service 07/01/2023. Railway closed due to flood damage at end of 10/23 but reopened 26/10/24 with this unit in service.
Owner	Downpatrick & County Down Railway Society
Degree of Internal Authenticity	Good
Rarity	Unique
Historical Importance	Very Important
Storage	Secure Open
Operating	Yes
At Risk	No
Date Record Last Updated	05/11/2024

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