141110 - 55510 Class 141 Driving Motor Second (Scrapped)

Last Location	Weardale Railway	Location History	Weardale Railway Apr 01-Mar 18
Current Status	Scrapped at Weardale Railway Mar 18
Last Livery	Metrotrain Red
Partner Vehicle(s)	55530
Record Last Updated	20 October 2019
Preservation Modifications None
Preservation Information 55510 was preserved as a complete set with partner 55530. Unlike first generation railcars, it was far more common for Class 141 units to operate in their as-built formations, 55510 & 55530 were therefore bought as a complete 2-car set, more commonly known by their set number: 141110. 55510 was purchased moved to the growing Weardale Railway in 2001, who were interested in acquiring reliable rolling stock for an all-year-round community service. The line received two Class 141 sets, the other being 141103. It was this latter example which was chosen to be restored and operated, with 55510 being bought as a strategic source of spare parts. In 2009, the vehicle’s partner, 55530, was disposed of, however 55510 was kept in store for several more years as a spares donor. In March 2018 the vehicle was extracted from store and scrapped along with the railway's main set 55503/55523. It is not known if they were cut on site or transported to a scrapyard for final dismantling. The disposal of these three vehicles left the Weardale railway with no 2nd generation vehicles. The loss of 55510 left just two Class 141 sets in preservation.

Either 55510 or 55530 (current ID unknown) at the Weardale Railway giving up parts for 141103. Weardale Railway