BR 3079 Mk 1 First Open built 1956

BR 3079 Mk 1 First Open built 1956

BR 3079 Mk 1 First Open built 1956
BR 3079 Mk 1 First Open built 1956

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Doncaster
Built by BR
Diagram number 73
Lot number 30242
Type FO
First Number 3079
Later Numbers TDB975315 E3079
Present Number Elizabeth Anne
Current Livery Pullman (pseudo)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P. 12/85 ex-Booths, Rotherham. In regular service. 01/10: reported to be upgraded for Pullman dining train, but, 09/15, now understood to be incorrect - remains as shown in main photo. 09/19: out-shopped in pseudo-Pullman livery (changed from BR crimson lake and cream) and carrying the name 'Elizabeth Anne' - for operational use in GCR dining train.
Owner Great Central Railway plc
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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 14/09/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/09/2020


 

 










 



 

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