Present Location | Ecclesbourne Valley |
County Location | Derbyshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 514 |
Lot number | 30380 |
Type | DMBS |
First Number | 79900 |
Later Numbers | M79900 RDB975010 IRIS |
Present Number | M79900 |
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 | One of only two cars, converted as two experimental single unit cars from a Derby Lightweight twin unit under construction. Used on Buckingham to Banbury service 1956 to 1961. W 1967, then to BR Research as Test Car "Iris". P Butterley 2000. Restored to original appearance (inside and out). Seats carry later BR moquette. To Ecclesbourne Railway at Wirksworth by 07/08. |
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 | As left Departmental service |
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 | 12/02/2012 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 14/04/2018 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 08/05/2018 |