51395 Class 117 Driving Motor Second (Scrapped)
Last Location |
Location History |
Private Site: Winfrith 04-Mar 07 |
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Current Status |
Scrapped at Dean Forest Railway, 2012 |
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Midland Railway Butterley Mar 07-Jun 12 |
Last Livery |
Scotrail |
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Dean Forest Railway Jun 12-Aug 12 |
Partner Vehicle(s) |
None |
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Record Last Updated |
16 November 2012 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information The set was purchased by Dorset County Council who wished to obtain three 3-car Class 117 sets for a proposed community rail link between Swanage and Wareham. Centre car 59521 joined the set and in 2004 the 3-car unit was moved to a private site in Dorset where all nine of the Class 117 vehicles were being stored in readiness for the Swanage Railway's Wareham extension to bear fruit. However in 2007 the site had to be cleared with one set relocating to the Weardale Railway and the other two to the Midland Railway Butterley, all for storage. 51395,59521 & 51353were one of the sets moved to the latter location in March 2007. 51395 remained in store, with no work being undertaken on the vehicle. After many years out of use, the vehicle had deteriorated in condition. By 2011 it was understood that Dorset County Council would no longer be proceeding with the plan to operate the nine Class 117 vehicles, and 51395 was sold to two private individuals who in turn advertised the vehicle for sale publically. The vehicle was beyond economic restoration, so was later stripped for spares, components assisting more than 10 other restoration projects. In June 2012, 51395 was moved to the Dean Forest for further parts recovery and was cut up on site two months later. |
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51395 during final cutting at Lydney, 17/8/12. Chris Lings |
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51395, having recently moved from the Midand Railway Butterley to the Dean Forest Railway for further parts recovery and scrapping. Seen at Lydney waiting to be shunted into place for cutting, 14/6/12. Chris Lings |
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51395, having recently moved from the Midand Railway Butterley to the Dean Forest Railway for further parts recovery and scrapping. Seen at Lydney waiting to be shunted into place for cutting, 14/6/12. Chris Lings |
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51395 stored at Swanwick Junction, 17/12/11. Mike Gill |
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51395 stored at Swanwick Junction on display during the Midland Railway Butterley's DMU Gala, 28/3/09. Chris Moxon |
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Corridor end view of 51395 stored at Swanwick Junction, 27/9/08. Daniel Adkins |
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51395 stored at Swanwick Junction on display during the Midland Railway Butterley's DMU Gala, 29/3/08. Chris Moxon |
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51395 stored at Swanwick Junction, 8/4/07. David Beardmore |
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51395 stored at Swanwick Junction on display during the Midland Railway Buttley's DMU Gala. The vehicle has recently been moved from private storage, 1/4/07. Chris Moxon |
Interior
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The cab, driver's side, 11/9/11. Chris Moxon |
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The cab, secondman's side, 11/9/11. Chris Moxon |
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The front saloon, 11/9/11. Chris Moxon |
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The middle saloon, 11/9/11. Chris Moxon |
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The rear saloon, 11/9/11. Chris Moxon |