BR 1838 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1959

BR 1838 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1959

BR 1838 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1959
BR 1838 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1959

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 98
Lot number 30507
Type RMB
First Number 1838
Later Numbers SC1838, M1838 S1838
Present Number S1838
Current Livery BR(S) Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 06/91. Mk1 buffet car. 37T. Second open/miniature buffet. Late 2002 returned to original 1960s condition: Formica restored and sets trimmed with 'Trojan' moquette. Painted in BR(S) green livery (for the first time!). 10/19: to Cranmore Traincare & Maintenance Services. By 01/21: returned to Bluebell Railway.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 08/08/2015
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 02/03/2021

Bradley Wurth 11/03/2019: another view
Bradley Wurth 11/03/2019: another view


 

 










 





 

 

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