BR 77558 Class 416/2 2-EPB EMU Driving Trailer Second Open built 1956

BR 77558 Class 416/2 2-EPB EMU Driving Trailer Second Open built 1956

BR 77558 Class 416/2 2-EPB EMU Driving Trailer Second Open built 1956
BR 77558 Class 416/2 2-EPB EMU Driving Trailer Second Open built 1956

 

Present Location Southall: West Coast Railway Ltd
County Location London
Designed For BR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built by BR
Diagram number EE264
Lot number 30315
Type DTSO
First Number 77558
Present Number S77558 - Set 5759
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 EMU. W 18/01/95. With 65373 (qv) forms Class 416/2 (2-EPB) Set 5759. Built at Eastleigh on underframes supplied new in 1956 by Ashford Works (not reused from earlier NOL units). Mk 3D bogies. P 1995, BR Strawberry Hill until 1996; then MoD Long Marston; then to East Kent Railway (EKR) 5/4/97. Trojan Grey moquette. Headlight fitted 1990. By 09/16: moved from EKR to West Coast Railway's Southall Depot. By 02/23: moved to Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. 03/24: confirmed still at Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. By 06/24: moved from Nemesis Rail to West Coast Railway's Southall Depot.
Owner EPB Preservation Society
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 17/07/1999
Surveyor Paul Holroyd
Photo Date 08/06/2019
Photo by Rob Baines
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/09/2024

Steve West 26/07/2014: earlier view from other side
Steve West 26/07/2014: earlier view from other side


 

 










 





 

 

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