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 |