BR 55033 Class 121 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 55033 Class 121 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

BR 55033 Class 121 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960
BR 55033 Class 121 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1960

 

Present Location Colne Valley
County Location Essex
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 512
Lot number 30518
Type DMBS
First Number 55033
Later Numbers W55033
Present Number W55033
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 121 (single car) - identical to Class 117 except for extra cab at other end. Originally part of B133 - i.e. Bristol set 133. Last train on Bridport Branch, 13/09/66. P 1995, at Colne Valley except when to East Kent Railway winter 1996-7.
Owner Pressed Steel Heritage Ltd
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very 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 Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 29/08/2009
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 28/08/2013
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/12/2019


 

 










 



 

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