| Present Location |
Cockshute Sidings |
| County Location |
Stoke-on-Trent |
| Build Location |
Cradley Heath |
| Built By |
J M Parry Associates |
| Type |
Railbus |
| First Number |
12 |
| Present Number |
12 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4 wheel |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
Prototype PPM50 vehicle. Utilises Flywheel energy storage (FES) system for traction. 02/20: moved to Severn Valley Railway. 09/22: located in sidings just north of Highley station. Has suffered broken window on side furthest from line. Moved to Cockshute Sidings 2025. |
| 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 |
Unique |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
No |
| Date of Image |
03/09/2022 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
26/09/2025 |
