BR 51565 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory Built 1959

BR 51565 Class 108 DMU: Driving Motor Composite Lavatory Built 1959

Present Location Keighley Worth Valley
County Location West Yorkshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 609
Lot Number 30461
Type DMCL
First Number 51565
Present Number M51565
Livery BR multiple unit green livery
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1992, a gift from Bradford Metro Council. Repainted into BR Green.
Owner Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition 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
Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 28/08/2006
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 05/05/2019
Photo Taken By Aaron Browning
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 22/09/2025

Paul Holroyd 30/05/2025: view from other end.

     








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