| Present Location |
Severn Valley |
| County Location |
Worcestershire |
| Designed For |
BR |
| Build Location |
Derby |
| Built By |
BR |
| Diagram Number |
640 |
| Lot Number |
30409 |
| Type |
DTCL |
| First Number |
56208 |
| Later Numbers |
54208, E56208, M56208 |
| Present Number |
M56208 |
| Livery |
BR multiple unit green livery |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
P 1994 by Caerphilly Railway Society, intended for use loco-hauled but resold when site closed 1996. Paired with 52064: the two have provision for drinks/food service; also antimacassars to first class seats, non-authentic curtains. BR lined green. 04/15: to Peak Rail for repaint and then returned to the Severn Valley Railway. 11/25: repaint in progress. |
| Owner |
DMU Group (West Midlands) |
| External Structural Condition |
Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Good |
| Underframe Condition |
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 |
Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Rarity |
Several |
| Importance |
Some Interest |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
25/08/2006 |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date of Image |
03/09/2022 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
29/11/2025 |
