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 |