BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake Built 1978

BR 43102 Class 253 HST Driving Motor Brake Built 1978

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Build Location Crewe
Built By BREL
Diagram Number GB502
Lot Number 30895
Type DMB
First Number 43102
Later Numbers 43302
Present Number 43102
Livery BR InterCity
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes With 43159 (qv) holds the record for the world's fastest diesel train (see additional photo below).
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 04/05/2026
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 04/05/2026
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/07/2026

Mike Haddon 21/05/2019: commemorative plaque carried (see Notes)

     








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