BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980

BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980

BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980
BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake built 1980

 

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Build Location Crewe
Built by BREL
Type DMB
First Number 43102
Later Numbers 43302
Present Number 43102
Current Livery BR InterCity
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Additional Notes With 43159 (qv) holds the record for the world's fastest diesel train (see additional photo below).
Owner National Railway Museum
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Photo Date 09/06/2023
Photo by Mike Haddon
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/06/2023

Mike Haddon 21/05/2019: commemorative plaque carried (see Notes)
Mike Haddon 21/05/2019: commemorative plaque carried (see Notes)


 

  
















 

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