BR 59387 Class 108 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1958

BR 59387 Class 108 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1958

BR 59387 Class 108 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1958
BR 59387 Class 108 DMU: Trailer Second Lavatory built 1958

 

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


 

 










 



 

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