Present Location | Ecclesbourne Valley |
County Location | Derbyshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | DQ212 |
Lot number | 30406 |
Type | DMBS |
First Number | 50599 |
Later Numbers | E50599, 53599 |
Present Number | E53599 |
Current Livery | BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | The first Class 108 Derby Lightweight. At East Anglian Railway Museum until to Ecclesbourne Valley Railway 03/10. By 01/11: restored and operational. By 07/21: OOU and roof sheeted (see additional photo below). |
Owner | Diesel Unit Preservation Associates Ltd (DUPA) |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | 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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 12/02/2012 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 14/04/2018 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 03/08/2021 |