BR 65379 2-EPB EMU Driving Motor Brake Second Open(scrapped) built 1955

BR 65379 2-EPB EMU Driving Motor Brake Second Open(scrapped) built 1955

BR 65379 2-EPB EMU Driving Motor Brake Second Open(scrapped) built 1955
BR 65379 2-EPB EMU Driving Motor Brake Second Open(scrapped) built 1955

 

Present Location Cockshute Sidings (scrapped)
County Location Stoke-on-Trent
Designed For BR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built by BR
Diagram number 401
Lot number 30116
Type DMBSO
First Number 65379
Later Numbers 977925
Present Number 977925
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 750v 3 rail: DMBSO of 2-EPB Unit 5765 (later Class 416/2). Eventually (as 977925) with 65382 (as 977924) made up Departmental Unit 930206, used as Sandite/de-icing train. With 65382 (qv) and two similar vehicles from Selhurst Depot to the former station at Finmere (disused GCR Claydon Junction/Brackley line) by 09/09 - private site: no unauthorised access. By 03/20: moved from Finmere to 'D' Site, Graven Hill, Ambrosden, Bicester for storage. By 12/22: moved to Reid Freight Services site, Cockshute Sidings, Stoke-on-Trent. By 06/24: disposed of for scrap to J Watson & Sons, Stafford.
Owner Private
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Operating No
Photo Date 27/08/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/09/2024

Rob Davidson 13/08/2016: earlier view
Rob Davidson 13/08/2016: earlier view


 

 

















 

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