BR 51395 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1959

BR 51395 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1959

BR 51395 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1959
BR 51395 Class 117 DMU: Driving Motor Second (scrapped) built 1959

 

Present Location Dean Forest Railway (scrapped)
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 535
Lot number 30548
Type DMS
First Number 51395
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Additional Notes One of nine DMUs to Winfrith 2004 by Dorset CC/Swanage Railway in advance of running to Wareham (this one with 51355 of Set 117 301). However, need for site clearance resulted in all going on loan to Butterley or to Weardale. This one to Midland Railway Centre 3/07. However, reported 09/12 as to Dean Forest Railway for parts recovery and then for scrapping - scrapped by 03/13.
Rarity Several
Photo Date 31/08/2011
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/03/2024


 

 










 

 

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