BR 59678 Class 115 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory Built 1960

BR 59678 Class 115 DMU: Trailer Composite Lavatory Built 1960

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 599
Lot Number 30532
Type TCL
First Number 59678
Present Number W59678
Livery BR multiple unit green livery
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Class 115. P 1993. Converted for loco haulage with buffet in place of one lavatory. In very good condition throughout and in chocolate/cream livery but OOU when seen 5/04. Fully operational (with 51859, 51880 & 59493) in green livery by 6/08.
Owner West Somerset Railway plc
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Poor
Rarity Several
Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Date Inspected 30/03/2010
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 01/05/2016
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/06/2016

     








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