51511 Class 101 Driving Motor Composite Lavatory

Home Railway	North Yorkshire Moors Railway	Location History	North Yorkshire Moors Railway Nov 04-Present
Current Location	North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Current Status	Stored
Current Livery	BR Green (Half Yellow Panel)
TRA Designation	4
Partner Vehicle(s)	50204
Owner	North Yorkshire Moors DMU Group
Website	None
Record Last Updated	18 August 2024
Preservation Modifications None
Preservation Information Latterly part of 101680, one of last Class 101 sets in service on the national network. The set was preserved for the NYMR as Class 101’s were synonymous with the local rail services in that area. Restoration work started immediately, and 50204 was operating crew training runs by April 2005. On 18th June 2005, 51511 (with partner 50204 ) entered public service at the “Moors 65” event, then worked every month (except November) on the railway. During 2006 the vehicle worked every month except February & March. In 2007, 51511 & 50204 worked in February & April-June before being boosted t a 3-car set with the additon of 59539. The set then continued working in July-October During 2008, the set worked in January, May, June, September & October In 2009, the vehicle was used as hauled stock in January before running under its own power, reduced to a 2-car set in early February. By mid February however the set was back to 3-cars and continued in service every month except December. During 2010 the vehicle worked every month except January, May, June, November & December. In 2011 the vehicle worked every month except January, April & July. During September & October, 50204 was used hauled stock. During 2012 the vehicle worked every month except November & December. 51511 saw service just into 2013, working on the 1st-3rd January before being withdrawn for overhaul. It was stored at Pickering to await works to start. In February 2017, 51511 was towed from Pickering to Grosmont, where it remained in storage. By the 2020's, 51511's condition had deteriorated considerably, with several attempts to raise the priority of its overhaul not being a sucess, and several parts swapped with the operational set (50164/50160).
Future Plans Official plans are that 51511 is due to receive an overhaul in the future when resources allow.

	E51511/E50204 in an advanced stage of corrosion behind Grosmont MPD, 16/6/24. Chris Moxon

	E51511 in an advanced stage of corrosion behind Grosmont MPD, 16/6/24. Chris Moxon

	E51511 really starting to become one with the trees at Grosmont, 30/5/23. Martin Symes

	E51511/E50204 stored in the sidings at Grosmont, awaiting its overhaul, 22/9/19. Timothy Byrne

	E51511 stored at Grosmont, 5/9/15. Chris Moxon

	E51511/E59539/E50204 on their last day in service before being withdrawn for overhaul, 3/1/13. Andrew Gallon

	E51511/E59539/E50204 in service, 22/4/12. Derek Hoskings

	E51511, E59539 & E50204 at Levisham on a shuttle to Pickering, 11/3/12. Andrew Gallon

	E51511, E59539 & E50204 stabled at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, 2/4/11.Mike Gill

	E51511/E59539/E50204 in service, 20/3/11. John Carter

	51511 is seen in full sunlight operating as a 3-car set at Pickering. Murray Brown

	At Levisham, 6/5/06. James Addison

	E51511/E50204 await departure from Levisham, 26/5/06.

	E51511/E50204 await departure from Pickering, 2006.

	E51511/E50204 near Levisham, 2006.

	51511 is seen in Pickering during the Moors65 event which was its debut into traffic, 16/5/05. Matthew Nimmo

	51511 is seen in Pickering during the Moors65 event which was its debut into traffic, 16/5/05. Matthew Nimmo

	51511 is seen in Pickering No.2 platform during the Moors65 event which was its debut into traffic, 16/5/05. Kev Yeoman