BR 56208 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

BR 56208 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

BR 56208 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958
BR 56208 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 640
Lot number 30409
Type DTCL
First Number 56208
Later Numbers 54208, E56208, M56208
Present Number M56208
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 1994 by Caerphilly Railway Society, intended for use loco-hauled but resold when site closed 1996. Paired with 52064: the two have provision for drinks/food service; also antimacassars to first class seats, non-authentic curtains. BR lined green. Last seen at Bewdley. To Peak Rail 04/15 for repaint and then returned to the Severn Valley Railway.
Owner DMU Group
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/01/2023


 

 










 



 

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