59500 Class 117 Trailer Second Lavatory (Ex Composite Lavatory)
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Location History |
Wensleydale Railway Jan 05-Present |
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Current Location |
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Current Status |
Stored - For Hire |
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Current Livery |
Non Standard Carmine (north side) & BR Green (south side) |
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Partner Vehicle(s) |
None |
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Owner |
Wensleydale Railway PLC |
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Website |
None |
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Record Last Updated |
16 September 2023 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information In 2008, 59500 was repainted into Green, and was used in a variety in sets. However due to maintenance sets were noted as often being reformed. In 2010, the vehicle saw use in the summer as a loco hauled 4-car set with51813, 59509 & 50746. By 2012, 59500 had been painted into crimson on the south side suggesting use with the railway's vacuum braked loco hauled stock. However it was by this time stored out of service. It became one of the many 1st generation DMU's stored in the sidings at Leeming Bar. By late 2020, the railway invited expressions of interest for a loan agreement as it was felt 59500 was too far down the list of potential restoration projects. 59500 remains in storage and has lost its corridor connection at the second class end. |
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Interior
The de-classified first class saloon in 59500, 21/8/10. Chris Moxon |
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The larger second class saloon, 21/8/10. Chris Moxon |
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The smaller second class saloon, 21/8/10. Chris Moxon |