BR 1908 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car (scrapped) built 1957

BR 1908 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car (scrapped) built 1957

BR 1908 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car (scrapped) built 1957
BR 1908 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car (scrapped) built 1957

 

Present Location Swanage Railway (scrapped)
County Location Dorset
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 23
Lot number 30401
Type RU
First Number 1908
Later Numbers S1908 W1908
Present Number S1908
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1980, Swanage. Partially stripped internally (including kitchen). Roof peeling: exterior cladding rust problems becoming apparent. To Immingham for scrapping (asbestos contamination) 12/03.
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 01/08/1999
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 28/08/1996
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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