BR 55023 Class 121 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1961

BR 55023 Class 121 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1961

Present Location Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For BR
Built By Pressed Steel
Diagram Number 512
Lot Number 30518
Type DMBSO
First Number 55023
Later Numbers W55023
Present Number W55023
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P.1997 C&PR. Oldest of the class 121 single unit 'Bubble Cars' so far preserved. Was unit L123. 2003 Refurbished by Cranmore Traincare. Sees regular use as first train of the day. BR green livery.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Satisfactory
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Few
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 28/02/2025
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 28/02/2025
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 17/05/2025

     








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