BR 51950 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51950 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 51950 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960
BR 51950 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

 

Present Location Peak Rail
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 634
Lot number 30601
Type DMBS
First Number 51950
Later Numbers W51950
Present Number M51950
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 108. P 1992. Fully restored, but (with 52062 - qv) stored OOU at Winchcombe since 7/02 awaiting general overhaul. Unit offered for sale by Gloucs Warks Railway on behalf of private owner 01/12: noted that engines removed from one of the vehicles but are available. Both at Telford Steam Museum by 08/12. 06/23: moved from Telford to Peak Rail.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish 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 no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 10/04/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 20/05/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 27/07/2023

Alan Tagg 16/08/2014: earlier view of other side
Alan Tagg 16/08/2014: earlier view of other side


 

 










 





 

 

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