Present Location | Henstridge |
County Location | Somerset |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 588 |
Lot number | 30521 |
Type | DMBS |
First Number | 51622 |
Later Numbers | '51616' (wrongly) |
Present Number | M51622 |
Current Livery | BR multiple unit green livery |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1984. Corridor connection added in preservation. Internal partitions and doorway fitted, seats re-arranged. Much confusion due to previous incorrect numbering. The north-facing car has 51622 inside the cab, but was previously numbered 51616 outside - now correctly numbered outside. By 05/21 sold to Helston Railway. 08/21: currently away for restoration at Vincent Engineering, Henstridge, Somerset. |
Owner | Helston Railway |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 08/09/2007 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 10/03/2018 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 23/09/2022 |