BR 56055 Class 101 DMU Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory Built 1957

BR 56055 Class 101 DMU Driving Trailer Composite Lavatory Built 1957

Present Location Cambrian Heritage Railways, Llynclys
County Location Shropshire
Designed For BR
Built By Metro Cammell
Diagram Number DS206
Lot Number 30260
Type DTCL
First Number 56055
Later Numbers M56055 54055
Present Number None
Livery BR multiple unit green livery
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Was in Unit 101676. 04/05: to Cambrian Heritage Railway, Llynclys - to form back-up 101 pair with 51187 (q.v.). 08/06: exterior being refurbished with £10,000 grant.
Owner Cambrian Railways Trust
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very 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 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 Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Date Inspected 26/08/2006
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 20/04/2025
Photo Taken By William Snook
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 04/05/2025

Photo by Steve West 14/07/13

     








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