BR 1855 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1855 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1855 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961
BR 1855 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 99
Lot number 30670
Type RMB
First Number 1855
Later Numbers SC1855
Present Number SC1855
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1983. By 2006 in excellent condition following full refurbishment. Part of the BR Mk1 maroon running set.
Owner SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 09/06/2008
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 14/04/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 08/11/2017

Other side - as seen 08/12.
Other side - as seen 08/12.

Paul Abell 05/11/2017: interior view
Paul Abell 05/11/2017: interior view


 

 

















 

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