BR 51950 Class 108 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1960

BR 51950 Class 108 DMU Driving Motor Brake Second Built 1960

Present Location Peak Rail
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 634
Lot Number 30601
Type DMBS
First Number 51950
Later Numbers W51950
Present Number M51950
Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Class 108. P 1992. Fully restored, but (with 52062 - qv) stored OOU at Winchcombe since 7/02 awaiting general overhaul. Unit offered for sale by Gloucs Warks Railway on behalf of private owner 01/12: noted that engines removed from one of the vehicles but are available. Both at Telford Steam Museum by 08/12. 06/23: moved from Telford to Peak Rail.
05/25: confirmed still in situ.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 10/04/2005
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 20/05/2018
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 30/01/2026

Alan Tagg 16/08/2014: earlier view of other side

     








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