BR 56408 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

BR 56408 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

BR 56408 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958
BR 56408 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1958

 

Present Location Lavender Line
County Location East Sussex
Designed For BR
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number 630
Lot number 30468
Type DTCL
First Number 56408
Later Numbers 54408
Present Number 54408
Current Livery BR multiple unit green livery
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 101. W 2003 Longsight. P (ex Shoeburyness) early 2004 at Spa Valley Railway. By 09/21: moved from Spa Valley Railway to Lavender Line.
Owner Lavender Line
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish 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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Survey Date 01/02/2005
Surveyor Jon Nye
Photo Date 13/06/2019
Photo by Aaron Browning
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 25/10/2021

Mike Haddon 30/07/2011: earlier view
Mike Haddon 30/07/2011: earlier view


 

 










 





 

 

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