BR 61281 2-HAP EMU DMBSO, now Translator Vehicle built 1959

BR 61281 2-HAP EMU DMBSO, now Translator Vehicle built 1959

BR 61281 2-HAP EMU DMBSO, now Translator Vehicle built 1959
BR 61281 2-HAP EMU DMBSO, now Translator Vehicle built 1959

 

Present Location Eastleigh Works
County Location Hampshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built by BR
Diagram number 400
Lot number 30452
Type DMBSO
First Number 61281
Later Numbers S61281
Present Number 68501
Current Livery Arlington green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Converted 1983-84 to Gatwick Express guard luggage van; later to de-icing unit (Unit 9102); and in 2018 to translator/barrier vehicle.
Rarity n/a
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Photo Date 03/06/2019
Photo by Aaron Browning
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 13/10/2024


 

  










 
 

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