BR 51205 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1958

BR 51205 Class 101 DMU: Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1958

Present Location Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry
County Location Shropshire
Designed For BR
Built By Metro Cammell
Diagram Number 523
Lot Number 30467
Type DMBS
First Number 51205
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Class 101. Dgm DQ202. Was in Unit 101676 with 51803 (qv). P 04/05. To Cambrian Heritage Railway, Llynclys 04/05 as main running pair with 51512 (q.v.). 08/06: exterior and interior completely renovated - BR multiple unit green livery. 09/19: refurbishment work begun. 05/24: moved from Llynclys site to Oswestry - exterior paintwork very poor and some rust damage; interior intact but needs a deep clean.
Owner Cambrian Railways Trust
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
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
Operational Yes
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 02/05/2025

Photo by Steve West 14/07/13

Aaron Browning 08/09/2014: another earlier view

Mark Dewell 07/08/2024: view from other side

     








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