BR 59303 Class 101 DMU Trailer car Built 1957

BR 59303 Class 101 DMU Trailer car Built 1957

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For BR
Built By Metro Cammell
Diagram Number DT202
Lot Number 30273
Type TSL
First Number 59303
Later Numbers E59303
Present Number E59303
Livery BR multiple unit green livery
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Joined at Butterley by 50253 and 53170, when preserved late 2004. One of final two Class 101 centre cars in BR service. 04/10: this vehicle moved to Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Restoration completed early 2011. 09/24: moved from Ecclesbourne Valley Railway to Severn Valley Railway - ownership acquired by DMU Group (West Midlands).
Owner DMU Group (West Midlands)
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 Few
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 12/02/2012
Inspected By David Wigley
Date of Image 14/04/2018
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 06/03/2026

Steve West 14/04/2018: view of other side

     








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