Present Location |
Ecclesbourne Valley |
County Location |
Derbyshire |
Designed For |
BR |
Built By |
Gloucester |
Diagram Number |
539 |
Lot Number |
30419 |
Type |
DMBS |
First Number |
55006 |
Present Number |
M55006 |
Livery |
BR multiple unit green livery |
Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
Original Underframe |
Yes |
Original Bogies |
Yes |
Additional Notes |
Class 122. P 1995 Mid Norfolk ex MC Metals. Restored and in BR multiple unit green livery by 10/02. To Wirksworth by 04/04, but seen at Butterley 02/07. Again to Wirksworth by 08/07. When seen 02/12 undergoing extensive overhaul. Railcar Association's Railcar of the Year 2024 |
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 |
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 |
Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Very Good |
Rarity |
Several |
Importance |
Some Interest |
Storage |
Secure Open |
Operational |
Yes |
Date Inspected |
01/09/1999 |
Inspected By |
Mike Stanbury |
Date of Image |
14/04/2018 |
Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
At Risk |
No |
Scrapped |
No |
Record Last Updated |
14/04/2025 |