143622 - 55663 & 55688 - Class 143 Driving Motor Second & Driving Motor Second Lavatory

Home Railway

Llanelli Goods Shed

Location History

Llanelli Goods Shed Jun 21-Present

Current Location

Llanelli Goods Shed

Current Status

Static Display

Current Livery

Graffiti Artwork

TRA Designation

4

Owner

Website

Record Last Updated

1 January 2026

Preservation Modifications
The interior of 55688 has been stripped out and converted into a community shop.

Preservation Information
143622 was the fifth Class 143 to be preserved. The set was moved by road very shortly after finishing mainline service to the Llanelli Goods Shed Trust, not far from its regular commercial sphere of operation.

In 2023 sadly the set was vandalised.

During spring 2024, 143622 was brought undercover and repainted by JenksArt, a well known street artist from South Wales. The unusual design combined several railway themed murals predeominantly along the lower bodysides. The interior of the DMSL was also removed an a community shop installed inside.

143622 now sees static use for the community, as a shop and seating area.

Future Plans
To maintain as a community shop and seating area.

143622 in use as a community cafe and shop, 23/7/25. Ken Jones

143622 in use as a community cafe and shop, 23/7/25. Ken Jones

143622 inside the shed being repainted into an unusual colour scheme, 14/3/24. Steve Jenkins

143622 inside the shed being repainted into an unusual colour scheme, 14/3/24.Steve Jenkins

The now vandalised 143622 stored at Llanelli, 8/11/23. Alex Jones

The now vandalised 143622 stored at Llanelli, 8/11/23. Alex Jones

143622 just after delivery to the remains of the Llanelli Goods Shed, 24/6/21. Nigel Hughes

143622 just after delivery to the remains of the Llanelli Goods Shed, 24/6/21. Nigel Hughes

The DMS of 143622 in use as a community cafe, 23/7/25. Ken Jones

The DMSL of 143622 in use as a community shop, 23/7/25. Ken Jones