BR 61269 DMBSO of EMU Class 414 2-HAP unit (later GLV) built 1959

BR 61269 DMBSO of EMU Class 414 2-HAP unit (later GLV) built 1959

BR 61269 DMBSO of EMU Class 414 2-HAP unit (later GLV) built 1959
BR 61269 DMBSO of EMU Class 414 2-HAP unit (later GLV) built 1959

 

Present Location Ecclesbourne Valley
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built by BR
Diagram number 400
Lot number 30452
Type DMBSO
First Number 61269
Later Numbers 68500
Present Number 68500
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built Eastleigh, on Ashford frames. Rebuilt 1983 as Guard's Luggage Van (GLV) for north end of Gatwick Express: part of Set 9101. W 2002 and to Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth by 03/03. By 2022: has been in static use as Museum for several years. One side now repainted in BR maroon; the other remains in Gatwick Express BR InterCity livery and the set number 9101 remains on cab front. 04/23: now in use as model railway carriage - liveries unchanged.
Owner Wyvern Rail
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 12/02/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 14/04/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/05/2023

Steve West 16/03/2013. Earlier view
Steve West 16/03/2013. Earlier view


 

 

















 

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