BR 51625 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 51625 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 51625 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958
BR 51625 Class 127 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

 

Present Location Midland Railway Centre
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 588
Lot number 30521
Type DMBS
First Number 51625
Later Numbers 55976 M51625
Present Number M51625
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 Class 127 with Rolls Royce engines and torque converters. Converted to parcel car by BR 1985. P 1990 and converted back by MRC 2005/6 by removal of roller shutter doors etc. Interior restoration completed 04/11 and now back in service.
Owner MRT Railcar Group
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 01/05/2007
Surveyor Evan Green-Hughes
Photo Date 19/03/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/09/2021


 

 










 



 

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