BR 51512 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1959

BR 51512 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1959

BR 51512 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1959
BR 51512 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory built 1959

 

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

Photo by Steve West 14/07/13
Photo by Steve West 14/07/13


Ben Williams 07/04/2007
Ben Williams 07/04/2007


 

 

















 

RHRP Home        Start Another Search

Use or publication of this data must acknowledge the Carriage Survey as the source. Information from Railway

 Heritage Register web sites must not be used in a commercial context without the written permission of the

Railway Heritage Register.