51935 Class 108 Driving Motor Brake Second (Scrapped)
Last Location |
Location History |
Severn Valley Railway Jun 92-Aug 08 |
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Current Status |
Scrapped at Midland Railway Butterley 2008 |
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Midland Railway Butterley Aug 08-Oct 08 |
Last Livery |
BR Green (Speed Whiskers) |
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Partner Vehicle(s) |
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Record Last Updated |
1 October 2020 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information 51935 became the brake vehicle in the railway's secondry 2-car set withDTCL 56208. In 2004, 51935 participated in the very successful Railcar50 event, operating as a 5-car Class 108 which included all of the SVR 108 vehicles. The highlight was a 12 car special which was the longest DMU formation ever to operate in preservation. Unfortunately, in 2008 disaster was to hit the vehicle. On 30th April, 51935 was damaged by fire overnight . The damage, later confirmed as arson, damaged most of the interior beyond repair. The vehicle had been stabled at Kidderminster C&W yard undergoing repairs to the roof sections prior to a contractor commencing work to upgrade the kitchen area. The group soon agreed to loan DMBS 50933 to cover for 51935, and 50933 was later purchased as a permanant replacement. With economic repair no longer viable, 51935 was relocated to the Midland Railway Butterley where it was stripped of its reusable parts. These parts were both kept to keep the remaining SVR 108's going, and used by other preservation groups to further progress restoration projects. The remains of the vehicle was cut up in October 2008. Many other Class 108 DMBS vehicles remain in preservation. |
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