BR 61280 Class 414 DMBS: later Class 489 DMLV built 1959

BR 61280 Class 414 DMBS: later Class 489 DMLV built 1959

BR 61280 Class 414 DMBS: later Class 489 DMLV built 1959
BR 61280 Class 414 DMBS: later Class 489 DMLV built 1959

 

Present Location East Kent
County Location Kent
Designed For BR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built by BR
Lot number 30452
Type DMBS
First Number 61280
Later Numbers 68509
Present Number 68509
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 414 DMBS 61280 converted at Eastleigh 1980 to Class 489 Motor Luggage Van 68509. Was in Unit 459 110. To Barry Tourist Railway by 03/06. By 09/22: moved from Barry to East Kent Light Railway.
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 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 Yes
Survey Date 09/06/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 30/12/2022
Photo by Christopher Hurst
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/01/2023


 

 














 

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