BR 56169 Class 103 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

BR 56169 Class 103 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

BR 56169 Class 103 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958
BR 56169 Class 103 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

 

Present Location Helston Railway
County Location Cornwall
Designed For BR
Built by Park Royal
Diagram number 645
Lot number 30287
Type DTCL
First Number 56169
Later Numbers W56169
Present Number W56169
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 103. P 1976?, sold to Diesel & Electric Group 1982. By 5/04 stored OOU at Williton with the other Class 103, 50413 (q.v.). Both to Helston Railway Diesel Group 3/06 and to new site at Gwinear Road 6/06. By 09/07 to Trevarno, then 07/18 to Prospidnick.
Owner Helston Railway Diesel Group
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 02/07/2013
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 15/08/2024
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/10/2024

Rob Davidson 01/05/2012: earlier view
Rob Davidson 01/05/2012: earlier view


 

 

















 

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