Irwell Vale
'Railcar of the Year 2022'. The Railcar Association has just announced that BRCW Class 104 DMBS M50455 has been awarded this accolade. Part of the citation reads: 'A ten week epic effort followed with replacement ceiling panels produced, painted and fitted, followed by reupholstered seating married to powder coated seat framing. The flooring was removed, lower layers repaired and brand new lino fitted. Period materials were used throughout with the lino pattern and seat material being correct for the vehicle in late 1970s condition, historically improving on what went before. 50455 was nominated not only for the quality of the interior refurbishment, but also the historical choices of material used and the speed at which such a large amount of work was completed'. 50455 is seen at Irwell Vale just before its withdrawal for the lightning refurbishment and was back in service during the November 2022 gala.
Location: Irwell Vale
Original line: East Lancashire Railway
Photographer: Mark Bartlett
Contact photographer: Mark Bartlett
Date: 01/09/2022
Image number: 83922
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