140001 - 55500 Class 140 Driving Motor Second Lavatory
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Location History |
Keith & Dufftown Railway Feb 95-Present |
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Current Location |
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Current Status |
Under Restoration |
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Current Livery |
BR Blue & Grey |
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Partner Vehicle(s) |
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Owner |
Banffshire Rolling Stock Limited |
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Website |
None |
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Record Last Updated |
1 August 2014 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information A lack of resources prevented any restoration work on 55500 & 55501, which in the early 2000's were moved to the extremety of the line, the Dufftown headshunt, and made accessible on a static basis. The track leading to the vehicles was later disconnected. In March 2011 the area 55500 was stored in was required for redevelopment, and the vehicle was moved the short distance into the main platform at Dufftown. This triggered renewed interest in the set and it was immediately heavily cleaned externally to improve its appearance. In 2012, a group of Keith & Dufftown Railway volunteers undertook some conservation/investigation work on 55500. Using a compressor the doors were sucessfully tested and the lighting on the vehicle was also found to be operational. The engine has also been started and is thought to be in good condition making a return to use in the future possible. |
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