BR 50454 Class 104 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1958

BR 50454 Class 104 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1958

Present Location Llangollen
County Location Denbighshire
Designed For BR
Built By BRCW
Diagram Number 556 DQ205
Lot Number 30293
Type DMBS
First Number 50454
Later Numbers M50454 53454
Present Number M50454
Livery BR Rail Blue
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Class 104. P 1993. Fully restored 1994 to BR multiple unit green livery. In service, paired with DMCL 50528 (qv). Some repanelling in progress 06/00. By 06/17: in BR Rail Blue livery with 'Bournemouth Blue' moquette seating (see second additional photo below).
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Fair
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 11/10/2003
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 18/05/2018
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 10/04/2026

Byron Chamberlain 22/05/2006: view of restoration in progress

John Joyce 05/10/2018: interior view

     








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