BR 59609 Class 127 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1959

BR 59609 Class 127 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1959

BR 59609 Class 127 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1959
BR 59609 Class 127 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1959

 

Present Location Midland Railway Centre
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 589
Lot number 30522
Type TSL
First Number 59609
Later Numbers M59609
Present Number 59609
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 Centre car for Class 127. Converted in BR days to gangway, but now re-converted to non gangway. At Midland Railway Centre since 1995. By 11/17: completely repainted.
Owner MRT Railcar Group
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 01/06/2007
Surveyor Evan Green-Hughes
Photo Date 19/03/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/09/2021

Steve West 19/03/2017. View of other (undercoated) side
Steve West 19/03/2017. View of other (undercoated) side


 

 










 





 

 

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