This view of the gutted interior of 51017 at Bo'Ness on the Bo'Ness &
Kinneil Railway on Sunday 26th April 1998 shows the amount of restoration
work still needing to be done on this unit to allow it to enter service
once more.
Although the unit is currently operational, Removal of Blue Asbestos used
for insulation within this and other stock, left all 3 cars of this unit
(51043+59404+51017) no more than empty shells, However most of the
rebuilding work has been focussed on DMBSL 51043 and is therefor nearly
complete which then leaves 59404+51017 & also 79443 to be rebuilt.
More volunteer effort would be very welcome on getting this unit fit
for carrying passengers once more, so if you are skilled or unskilled
and would like to help on restoring this unit, please E-Mail the
Swindon Diesel Preservation Society at -
swindon@railcar.demon.co.uk
Photo and Scan: Ross Aitken (aos@cableinet.co.uk).