BR 4399 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open (accessibility adapted) built 1957

BR 4399 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open (accessibility adapted) built 1957

BR 4399 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open (accessibility adapted) built 1957
BR 4399 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open (accessibility adapted) built 1957

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 93
Lot number 30219
Type TSO
First Number 4399
Later Numbers M4399
Present Number M4399
Current Livery BR Crimson Lake and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes P 1983. By 5/07 stored at Kidderminster Carriage Shed. Partly sheeted and due to be restored eventually. Bogies have been swapped for use with other vehicles. To be restored at Bridgnorth once 7511 (qv) is completed. 10/2013 - spare for BR Mk1 maroon coach set. 03/19: restoration nearing completion (including wheelchair accessibility). By 09/22: restoration completed and returned to operational use - in BR crimson lake and cream livery.
Owner SVR Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/02/2023


 

 










 



 

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