| Present Location |
Midland Railway Centre |
| County Location |
Derbyshire |
| Designed For |
BR |
| Build Location |
Derby |
| Built By |
BR |
| Diagram Number |
646 / DS311 |
| Lot Number |
30602 |
| Type |
DTCL |
| First Number |
56490 |
| Later Numbers |
M54490 |
| Present Number |
M54490 |
| Livery |
BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
P 1993. With 51907 (qv) from new: formed unit LO 262 - last in BR use from Longsight. Fully restored 1999 to BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey livery. Still carries Unit Number LO 262. In service. 11/17: temporary move from Llangollen to Midland Railway Centre for Winter 2017-18; 01/19: move made permanent. 09/26: returned to operational service. |
| External Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Very Good |
| External Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Finish |
Very Good |
| Degree of External Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| 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 |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
11/10/2003 |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date of Image |
15/04/2018 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
22/09/2026 |
