Present Location | Swindon & Cricklade Railway |
County Location | Wiltshire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Gloucester |
Diagram number | 540 |
Lot number | 30421 |
Type | DMBC |
First Number | 51073 |
Later Numbers | W51073 |
Present Number | W51073 |
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 | Set 119 594. P ex-GDM for National Railcar Museum, stored at British Sugar, Kings Lynn till 1997. Then from Mid-Norfolk to Wirksworth by 05/04. Both engines missing at that time. To Midland Railway Centre 2008/9 for overhaul, then back to Wirksworth. Moved to Swindon & Cricklade November 2024. |
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 | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 29/06/2014 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 09/07/2016 |
Photo by | Craig Browning |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 28/12/2024 |