BR 56492 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 56492 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 56492 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960
BR 56492 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

 

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

Steve West 04/09/2015: earlier view from other end
Steve West 04/09/2015: earlier view from other end


 

 










 





 

 

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