Built in 1958 by Gloucester R C & W Co Ltd. The class effectively were a replacement Class 116 driving car with twin cabs and seats for 65 (all second class).
It started work on May 1958 working the following areas Bristol, Cornwall and Plymouth. 55001 was withdrawn in 1969 and transferred to use as a departmental route learning vehicle.
55001 was withdrawn from service at Longsight, Manchester (when ?) and sold direct into the private sector, and now resides at Northampton & Lamport Railway.
See Ian McDonald's brief history of the Class 122.
W55001 was originally purchased as a source of spare parts
and is without engines
or gearboxes. However, bodily it is in very good condition and will now be
restored.
| Builder | Gloucester R C & W Co Ltd |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958 |
| Lot Nº | 30419 |
| Works Nº | |
| Class | 122 |
| Weight | 35 tons |
| Seats | 65 second class |
| Length of Frame | 63 ft 5 ins |
| Made Redundant | 22nd December 1993 |
| Current Home | NLR |
| Arrived NLR | |
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Last Amended: 14-Feb-2006
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