50971 Class 108 Driving Motor Brake Second
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Location History |
Kent & East Sussex Railway Aug 93-Present |
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Current Location |
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Current Status |
Operational |
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Current Livery |
BR Green (Speed Whiskers) |
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Partner Vehicle(s) |
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Owner |
Railway Equipment & Traction Co |
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Website |
None |
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Record Last Updated |
1 October 2022 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information 50971 has remained in the same ownership its entire preservation life and has never left the K&ESR. Whilst their much refurbishment work has been undertaken to ensure the longer term future of the vehicle. After initial work and a repaint into green 50971 debuted in March 1996 and has been working regularly ever since. Since 2001, 50971 & 51571 have been operating the off-peak services on the line, supplementing the normal steam service on quieter days. In 2009, the seating was reupholstered with a more period green pattern and the following year 50971 received a repaint, retaining the exising green with speed whiskers colour scheme. 50971 remains in service and in good condition having operated successfully for many years now. |
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Future Plans |
Interior