BR 51849 Class 115 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51849 Class 115 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51849 Class 115 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960
BR 51849 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 30595
Type DMBS
First Number 51849
Later Numbers M51849
Present Number M51849
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: later to Colne Valley; then with DMBS 51669 (qv) to Spa Valley 04/11/99. Was owned by Suburban Preservation whilst on Colne Valley: new ownership not known. 03/19: to Midland Railway Centre for restoration (with new owner). 09/21: confirmed still at Midland Railway Centre (Butterley).
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Satisfactory
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 10/04/2000
Surveyor Jon Nye
Photo Date 01/05/2010
Photo by Stuart Pay
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/12/2021


 

 














 

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