BR 68002 Class 419 Driving Motor Luggage Van built 1959

BR 68002 Class 419 Driving Motor Luggage Van built 1959

BR 68002 Class 419 Driving Motor Luggage Van built 1959
BR 68002 Class 419 Driving Motor Luggage Van built 1959

 

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


 

 










 



 

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