51610 Class 127 Driving Motor Brake Second (55967)

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Midland Railway Butterley

Location History

Swindon & Cricklade Railway Sep 90-May 94

Current Location

Midland Railway Butterley

Private Site: Rogart Station May 94-Mar 08

Current Status

Stored

Midland Railway Butterley Mar 08-Present

Current Livery

BR Green (Full Yellow End)

TRA Designation

5

Partner Vehicle(s)

None

Owner

Midland Railway Trust

Website

Record Last Updated

1 January 2022

Preservation Modifications
None

Preservation Information
Purchased from BR in 1990 having been heavily modified for pacrcel use, 51610 was moved to the Swindon & Cricklade Railway but was not to be restored as a DMU vehicle again.

51610 was fitted out in 1992 as a store and living accommodation vehicle as a support vehicle for diesel loco D5222.

However after just a few years it was moved to Rogart Station where it was to spend many years used for storage and holiday accommodation.

Little else is known of 51610 whilst located there, but by 2008 the rather dilapidated looking vehicle was sold to the MRT and Llangollen Railcars as a source of spares for their three Class 127 DMBS vehicles. It was moved to Butterley in 2008, and several parts have seen useful service on the operational 127's.

In order to tidy up the vehicle's appearance, the front end was repainted yellow.

Since then, the vehicle has been progressively stripped of useful components.

Future Plans
It is planned for the vehicle to remain a source of spare parts for the Llangollen and MRB based Class 127 vehicles. The vehicle will not be returned to passenger use.

51610 stored at Butterley, 13/10/21. Aaron Browning

A rear view 51610 stored at Butterley, 17/3/19. Chris Moxon

51610 stored at Butterley, 22/1/18. Robert Bray

51610, still in its siding at Butterley "on display", 2/3/14. Zoe Hunter

51610, having not appeared to have moved for another year! 22/9/13. Nigel Gould

51610 remains in store at Butterley, 14/7/12. Ian McLoughlin

51610 stored at Butterley, 21/5/11. Andy Neil

51610 stored at Butterley, 20/5/11. Andy Neil

In the siding opposite Butterley yard, Jan 09. Eddie Knorn

In the siding opposite Butterley yard, 2008. Stuart Mackay

In the siding opposite Butterley yard, 2008. Stuart Mackay

Stored at Swanwick Junction, 29/3/08. Chris Moxon

Stored at Swanwick Junction, 29/3/08. Chris Moxon

Stored at Swanwick Junction, 29/3/08. Chris Moxon

In this view some of the front side lights have been reinstated and the front half painted into green / white. It also bears the name Glen Ord. Graham Johnston

On the left hand side is 51610. It is at Rogart station on the far north line, and believed to be used as a storage vehicle. The MkII coach is used as hostel accommodation. Stuart Mackay

51610's cab, in poor condition, 17/3/19.Chris Moxon

51610's cab, in poor condition, 17/3/19.Chris Moxon