Present Location | Gloucs Warks |
County Location | Gloucestershire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Pressed Steel |
Diagram number | 601 |
Lot number | 30547 |
Type | TCL |
First Number | 59510 |
Later Numbers | (59515) |
Present Number | W59510 |
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 117. P 1995 West Somerset Railway and converted for loco haulage. To Mid Hants Spring 2005. Fully restored in BR multiple unit green livery and in service by 06/07. Still carried "59515" in error. Works with 51363 and 51405 (q.v.). All three to Gloucs Warks 10/11 to maintain service on section isolated by landslip - have stayed there since the two sections of the line were reunited. Restoration completed 10/15: now carries correct number. |
Owner | Cotswold Diesel Railcar Ltd |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
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 | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Poor |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 15/05/2005 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 11/07/2019 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 05/08/2019 |