BR 59510 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 59510 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

BR 59510 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960
BR 59510 Class 117 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1960

 

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


 

 














 

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