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 | 68002 |
Later Numbers | S68002 |
Present Number | 68002 Unit 9002 |
Current Livery | BR Network South East |
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 East Kent. Restoration in progress, but to West Coast Railway Company's Southall Depot by 06/14. MLV 68002 is currently numbered 9002/68002 externally (931092 on National Network, displayed in cabs) and has just undergone extensive renovation. It is therefore now in excellent structural condition with very good external finish/condition. It is fully restored externally and fully operational. Its originality (for last livery condition) is excellent. |
Owner | EPB Preservation Group |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
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 | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 27/07/2004 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 17/02/2019 |
Photo by | Rob Baines |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 01/08/2022 |