BR 51205 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 51205 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

BR 51205 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958
BR 51205 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second built 1958

 

Present Location Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry
County Location Shropshire
Designed For BR
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number 523
Lot number 30467
Type DMBS
First Number 51205
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 101. Dgm DQ202. Was in Unit 101676 with 51803 (qv). P 04/05. To Cambrian Heritage Railway, Llynclys 04/05 as main running pair with 51512 (q.v.). 08/06: exterior and interior completely renovated - BR multiple unit green livery. 09/19: refurbishment work begun. 05/24: moved from Llynclys site to Oswestry - exterior paintwork very poor and some rust damage; 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 Poor but Substantially Complete
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 26/08/2006
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

Aaron Browning 08/09/2014: another earlier view
Aaron Browning 08/09/2014: another earlier view

Mark Dewell 07/08/2024: view from other side
Mark Dewell 07/08/2024: view from other side


 

 










 





 

 

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