BR 56055 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

BR 56055 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

BR 56055 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957
BR 56055 Class 101 DMU: Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory built 1957

 

Present Location Cambrian Heritage Railways, Llynclys
County Location Shropshire
Designed For BR
Built by Metro Cammell
Lot number 30260
Type DTCL
First Number 56055
Later Numbers M56055 54055
Present Number None
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. Dgm DS206. Was in Unit 101 676. To Cambrian Heritage Railway, Llynclys 04/05. To form back-up 101 pair with 51187 (q.v.). 08/06: exterior being refurbished with £10,000 grant.
Owner Cambrian Railways Trust
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 26/08/2006
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/08/2019

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


 

 










 





 

 

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