Present Location | East Somerset |
County Location | Somerset |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 680, DE303 |
Lot number | 30673 |
Type | DTCSOL |
First Number | 60828 |
Later Numbers | S60828 |
Present Number | S60828 |
Current Livery | BR Rail Blue |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Ashford/Eastleigh. With 60674 and 60117 latterly made up Unit 1118 (then 205018). Also formed part of Unit 1129 - see second photo below. With 60117 to Pontypool & Blaenavon 6/05. (TS 60674 for scrapping at Caerwent). With 60117 advertised for sale 04/13. The two to West Somerset Railway by 04/14, restored at Williton then returned to the Dartmoor Railway by 07/15. Back at West Somerset by 05/16 for repainting after which (09/16) to Lavender Line. 08/21: refurbishment in progress at Cranmore Traincare and Mainenance Services, East Somerset Railway. |
Owner | Private |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very 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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 14/09/2015 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 01/05/2016 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 25/09/2021 |