BR 51663 Class 115 DMU DMBS (underframe only) (Scrapped) Built 1960

BR 51663 Class 115 DMU DMBS (underframe only) (Scrapped) Built 1960

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 598
Lot Number 30530
Type DMBS
First Number 51663
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Underframe only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Class 115. Fitted with power sanding 1980s. P 1993, West Somerset. Restoration abandoned. One entire body side removed - no covering. No attempt being made to prevent further deterioration. Used as a (non-weatherproof) store. Reduced to u/f by 12/04. Scrapped on site at Minehead 01/26.
Owner West Somerset Railway plc
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 30/03/2010
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 12/08/2013
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk Yes
Scrapped Yes
Record Last Updated 09/03/2026

     








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