Present Location | Dean Forest Railway |
County Location | Gloucestershire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 545 |
Lot number | 30493 |
Type | TSL |
First Number | 59387 |
Later Numbers | E59387 |
Present Number | E59387 |
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 | Now the only surviving Class 108 TSL vehicle. P 1993 Peak Rail. Part of operational 3-car set. BR modernised strip lights and orange doorways. To Midland Railway Centre for contract work: then, after completion, to Dean Forest by 09/09. 2020: not used following return to service of 51914 and 56492 (qv) - prior to that paired with 50619 and 51566 (qv) when required to make up a 3-car set. 12/20: currently serviceable. |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Satisfactory |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 17/05/1998 |
Surveyor | Trevor England |
Photo Date | 04/09/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 09/03/2024 |