BR 52054 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1961

BR 52054 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1961

BR 52054 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1961
BR 52054 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1961

 

Present Location Weardale Railway
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 638
Lot number 30660
Type DMCL
First Number 52054
Present Number M52054
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 (Derby Lightweight). P 1996. In regular service - paired with 50980 (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. By 07/23: moved to Barrow Hill for attention by Rampart Engineering. 11/23: moved from Barrow Hill to Weardale Railway.
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 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 13/12/2023


 

 










 



 

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