Present Location | Dean Forest Railway |
County Location | Gloucestershire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 646 |
Lot number | 30602 |
Type | DTCL |
First Number | 56492 |
Later Numbers | 54492 |
Present Number | M56492 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Class 108. P 1992. Previously worked with 50619 (qv). 04/07: working with 51914 (qv). 09/15: working with 50619. Operational until 2017, but not used in 2018/19. 08/20: re-entered service working with 51914. |
Owner | DMU Group (Dean Forest Railway) |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very 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 | 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 | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 22/04/2007 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 05/08/2020 |
Photo by | Alan Pace |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 09/03/2024 |