51073		DMBC	Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
51074		DMBC	Swindon & Cricklade Railway
51104		DMC	Swindon & Cricklade Railway

As many DMU enthusiasts are aware, preservation of the three vehicles has not been easy. All three were insulated with blue asbestos when built and this was subsequently removed during extensive rebuilding. 51074 was the subject of an industrial dispute at Swindon works over this issue, not being allowed into the workshops for rebuilding until spotless. It was therefore very frustrating to be told that any vehicles bought for preservation would need to be re-inspected and a new certificate issued, which meant that all of the interior panelling would need to be removed. This was despite the existence of BR certificates!

The two vehicles owned by the Gloucester Railcar Trust were first located on the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway, from 9/94, before moving to the S&C Rly in Nov. '01.