BR 51669 Class 115 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51669 Class 115 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51669 Class 115 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960
BR 51669 Class 115 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

 

Present Location Midland Railway Centre
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 598
Lot number 30530
Type DMBS
First Number 51669
Later Numbers M51669
Present Number 51669
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 115. P 1993 at County School Station: then to Colne Valley, then with DMBS 51849 (qv) to Spa Valley 3/11/99. Was owned by Suburban Preservation whilst on Colne Valley: new ownership not known. Restoration completed 2003. 03/19: to Midland Railway Centre for restoration (with new owner). 11/19: restoration work on engine begun.
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 29/09/1998
Surveyor Mike Stanbury
Photo Date 01/05/2010
Photo by Stuart Pay
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/12/2021


 

 










 



 

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