Present Location | Mid Hants |
County Location | Hampshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 23 |
Lot number | 30632 |
Type | RU |
First Number | 1973 |
Later Numbers | E1973 |
Present Number | 1973 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Rebuilt as RBR. P 1991. To Cranmore Feb/May 2006 for external bodywork repairs and repaint. One third fire-damaged 06/07: restored by 03/08. Mainly in use on the Watercress Belle and the Mid-Hants Sunday Luncheon Train. Owned by RKB Group Shareholders (Belle Group). |
Owner | Belle Group |
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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 18/04/2006 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 02/03/2013 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 23/04/2016 |