Class 455 numbering question....

[Juniper Driver]

I was asked this today and while I thought I knew the answer I quite obviously don't....

Why are the 455/7s Numbered 455701 to 455742 and then single unit 455750?

Thanks in advance.

 

[43096]

I was asked this today and while I thought I knew the answer I quite obviously don't....

Why are the 455/7s Numbered 455701 to 455742 and then single unit 455750?

Thanks in advance.

5750 was originally numbered 5743 but was renumbered 5750 way back when it was named after Wimbledon depot. The event was after ‘WD’ achieved BS5750 quality accreditation - hence the number.

 

[Juniper Driver]

5750 was originally numbered 5743 but was renumbered 5750 way back when it was named after Wimbledon depot. The event was after ‘WD’ achieved BS5750 quality accreditation - hence the number.

Thanks...Simple answer and yes I did not know that...Wonder what year that was...

Class 455

Found this after finding out about 5743 from you...

Brilliant answer...Interesting BS5750....Thankyou...

 

[D6975]

Similar thing happened to 60016 which became 60500 in line with its name.

 

[WVL14]

Thanks...Simple answer and yes I did not know that...Wonder what year that was...

Class 455

5743 became 5750 at Wimbledon Depot Open day 6-5-91. It was named 'Wimbledon Train Care' at the same event. Nameplate carried on the 508 trailer, TS 71538.
The name plates were removed when the unit was refurbished in 4-06.

 

[Juniper Driver]

5743 became 5750 at Wimbledon Depot Open day 6-5-91. It was named 'Wimbledon Train Care' at the same event. Nameplate carried on the 508 trailer, TS 71538.
The name plates were removed when the unit was refurbished in 4-06.

Thanks...I was on the South Western side at this time and missed it...Blimey all those years ago...Any pics of 5743?

 

[Deepgreen]

Similar thing happened to 60016 which became 60500 in line with its name.

Which is what? An interesting recent development - renumbering locos/units specifically to align with names/events. I can't imagine this being of any interest to anyone but (some) enthusiasts and wonder why it's thought worthwhile. I can't think of any older (BR-era or thereabouts) examples - have I missed any?

 

[jopsuk]

Which is what? An interesting recent development - renumbering locos/units specifically to align with names/events. I can't imagine this being of any interest to anyone but (some) enthusiasts and wonder why it's thought worthwhile. I can't think of any older (BR-era or thereabouts) examples - have I missed any?

from wikipedia,

60 016

Langdale Pikes

Rail Magazine

Renumbered 60 500, in November 2004, to commemorate 500th issue of Rail Magazine

which indicates that yes, very much done for enthusiasts!