59496 Class 117 Trailer Composite Lavatory (Scrapped)
Last Location |
Location History |
Battlefield Line Apr 94-Jul 05 |
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Current Status |
Scrapped at Booths, Rotherham Mar 09 |
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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Jul 05-Dec 08 |
Last Livery |
Non Standard Maroon |
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Partner Vehicle(s) |
None |
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Record Last Updated |
1 August 2022 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information The vehicle was later sold to Railcar Enterprises and moved to their base at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway (possibly around 2005) where it was used as a stores coach. A rationalisation of the fleet however saw the vehicle deemed surplus to requirements and it was offered for sale. With no takers, the vehicle was stripped of its useful parts and sold for scrap. Although the vehicle was cut at Booths Scrapyard, Rotherham, the underframe and one bogie are still in existence, now fitted to the "new" steam railcar at the Llangollen Railway after the restoration team bought them. All of the electrical wiring from the vehicle including the jumper sockets was also reclaimed and was used in the restoration of Derby Lightweight 79612. 59496 had little historical significance and several Class 117 TCLs still survive, the class being one of the most numerous in preservation. |
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The vehicle before being sent for scrap, Dec 08. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway |
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The vehicle before being sent for scrap, Dec 08. Richard Buckby |
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The vehicle before being sent for scrap, Dec 08. Richard Buckby |
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The vehicle was painted in maroon as it was used as hauled stock by the railway, rather than being owned by the DMU group, 2/2/09. Stuart Mackay |
Interior
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The interior before being sent for scrap, Dec 08. Richard Buckby |
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An undated vierw of the interior at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway |
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An undated vierw of the interior at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway |
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An undated vierw of the interior at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Ecclesbourne Valley Railway |