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 |