DSB Danish State 479 Third Open Driving Trailer built 1960

DSB Danish State 479 Third Open Driving Trailer built 1960

DSB Danish State 479 Third Open Driving Trailer built 1960
DSB Danish State 479 Third Open Driving Trailer built 1960

 

Present Location Nene Valley
County Location Peterborough
Designed For DSB Danish State
Built by Scania
Lot number 23219
Type DTO
First Number 479
Later Numbers 1710
Present Number 1710
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Query internationally significant: only one in this country - not known if any preserved in Denmark. Former suburban line driving trailer, propelled by diesel loco. Preserved 1978. Driver's compartment now used by Guard.
Owner Nene Valley Railway
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Fair
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 Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 11/09/2006
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 23/04/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/06/2022

Mike Haddon 29/05/2008: earlier condition
Mike Haddon 29/05/2008: earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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