BR 55006 Class 122 Single Unit Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1958

BR 55006 Class 122 Single Unit Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1958

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

Steve West 23/03/2014: earlier view

     








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