| Present Location | Southall |
| County Location | London |
| Designed For | BR |
| Build Location | Eastleigh |
| Built by | BR |
| Diagram number | 498 |
| Lot number | 30458 |
| Type | DMLV |
| First Number | 68001 |
| Present Number | S68001 |
| Current Livery | BR(S) Green |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | 750v 3 rail: Class 419. P 1998. Departure from Bournemouth Depot delayed by road entrance gate clearance! Carries traction batteries; intended source of power for EPB's 2-EPB Unit 5759. Battery purchase assisted by Heritage Lottery Fund grant. MLV 68001, whilst sporting some faded paintwork is in full working order and complete. It is structurally sound in all the areas listed and would describe all conditions as good. External and internal originalities are restored to as built with the interior in a very good condition. Guard's van is in as built, original condition. By 09/16: to Epping Ongar Railway. By 06/18: moved to West Coast Railway Company's Southall Depot.
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| Owner | EPB Preservation Group |
| External Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
| Underframe Condition | Very Good |
| External Finish | Very Good |
| Internal Finish | Fair |
| 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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
| Rarity | Several |
| Historical Importance | Some Importance |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 14/08/2002 |
| Surveyor | David Wigley |
| Photo Date | 04/06/2019 |
| Photo by | Rob Baines |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 01/08/2022 |
