Present Location | Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry |
County Location | Shropshire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Metro Cammell |
Diagram number | 621 |
Lot number | 30501 |
Type | DMCL |
First Number | 51512 |
Later Numbers | W51512 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Class 101. Was in Unit 101687 ex-Strathclyde. To Cambrian Heritage Railway, Llynclys 07/04 as main running pair with 51205 (q.v.). 08/06: exterior and interior completely refurbished - BR multiple unit green livery. 09/19: refurbishment work begun. 05/24: moved from Llynclys site to Oswestry - exterior paintwork poor but no apparent rust; interior intact but needs a deep clean. |
Owner | Cambrian Railways Trust |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Fair |
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 | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/08/2006 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 07/05/2024 |
Photo by | Mark Dewell |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 16/05/2024 |