BR 56270 Class 108 DMU Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory Built 1959

BR 56270 Class 108 DMU Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory Built 1959

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 640
Lot Number 30466
Type DTCL
First Number 56270
Later Numbers 54270
Present Number M54270
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Class 108. P 1994. Seats (including from other vehicles) stored within. Forms set with 51942. By 04/14 both for sale: the two to Mid Norfolk Railway by 10/14. 12/25: moved from Mid Norfolk Railway to West Somerset Railway.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Condition Fair
Internal Finish Fair
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
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 25/07/1999
Inspected By Michael Cope
Date of Image 28/10/2014
Photo Taken By Walter Plinge
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 11/05/2026

     








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