59003 Class 116 Trailer Second (Ex Composite)
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Location History |
Paignton & Dartmouth Railway Feb 84-Present |
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Current Location |
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Current Status |
Operational (Hauled Stock) |
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Current Livery |
Non Standard Chocolate & Cream |
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Owner |
Dart Valley Railway plc |
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Website |
None |
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Record Last Updated |
1 December 2022 |
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Preservation Modifications |
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Preservation Information As DMU suburban vehicles are externally similar to older Great Western loco hauled vehicles, but with much lower maintenance, 59003 was soon put into traffic along with many other suburban centre cars forming a GWR style rake of loco hauled coaching stock. The vehicle was painted in a non authentic GWR chocolate & cream livery to further suit this role. 59003 has never operated in preservation as a powered DMU and is part of a fleet of seven Class 116 & 117 vehicles based on the line working all year round carrying passengers on steam services. In July 2011 59003 was repainted and named "Zoe". Some time around 2017 (exact date unknown), 59003 was overhauled and repainted. During the overhaul the original seating was removed and replaced with custom built 2+2 seating manufactured in house by the railway. The vehicle was also renamed "Lily". Its importance in the line's day to day operations has ensured the vehicle's wellbeing, and investment has been made to enable the vehicles continued operation in preservation for several decades now. So it is thought that the future is secure for the vehicle. |
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