BR 56504 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 56504 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 56504 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960
BR 56504 Class 108 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

 

Present Location Llangollen
County Location Denbighshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 646
Lot number 30602
Type DTCL
First Number 56504
Later Numbers 54504
Present Number M54504
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. P 1993 at Peak Rail. To Swanage on long-term loan (paired with W51933)(qv) 1997. In green livery by 12/01. 01/19: to Llangollen - and into operational use there 06/19. 07/21: still in use at Llangollen (see additional photo below).
Owner Peak Rail DMU Group
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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 01/08/1999
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 14/07/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/07/2021

Paul Abell 11/07/2021: later view
Paul Abell 11/07/2021: later view


 

 










 





 

 

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