BR 59659 Class 115 DMU: Trailer Second built 1960

BR 59659 Class 115 DMU: Trailer Second built 1960

BR 59659 Class 115 DMU: Trailer Second built 1960
BR 59659 Class 115 DMU: Trailer Second built 1960

 

Present Location Midland Railway Centre
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 590
Lot number 30531
Type TS
First Number 59659
Later Numbers 9659
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 115. P 1993 South Devon Railway and converted for loco haulage. Repainted '99 to all carmine. By 08/08 OOU Totnes (with 59740). To Butterley 3/09. 11/17: assessment of the bodywork restoration requirement is soon to be undertaken. 11/19: restoration work in progress.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Fair
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 26/08/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 19/03/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/09/2021


 

 










 



 

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