BR 70549 4-CEP EMU Trailer Second Corridor built 1960

BR 70549 4-CEP EMU Trailer Second Corridor built 1960

BR 70549 4-CEP EMU Trailer Second Corridor built 1960
BR 70549 4-CEP EMU Trailer Second Corridor built 1960

 

Present Location East Lancashire
County Location Greater Manchester
Designed For BR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built by BR
Lot number 30620
Type TSOL
First Number 70549
Later Numbers S70549
Present Number S70549
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Part of 4-CEP Unit 7200 (later Unit 1567). Arrived at East Lancashire Railway (ELR) with 60130 and 60904 (qv), both from Class 207202 DEMU - all three now operating as Unit 1305. Reported 06/11 that whole set is now out of traffic pending bodywork overhaul, expected to start late 2011. 10/21: confirmed still at ELR (at Buckley Wells): some work done to convert it to a stores (Santa) carriage - all windows/doors have been boarded over, but not progressed further as yet.
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 29/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 27/04/2005
Photo by Byron Chamberlain
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/10/2021


 

 














 

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