BR 50980 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 50980 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

BR 50980 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959
BR 50980 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1959

 

Present Location Weardale Railway
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 543
Lot number 30465
Type DMBS
First Number 50980
Later Numbers 53980
Present Number M50980
Current Livery BR multiple unit green livery
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 108. P 1993. In regular service - paired with 52054 (qv). 02/18: 50980 and 52054 offered for sale by Bodmin and Wenford Railway. 03/18: both moved to Weardale Railway - into operational use there 10/19.
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 Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 09/06/2008
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 08/07/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 28/09/2019


 

 










 



 

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