BR 4599 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1958

BR 4599 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1958

BR 4599 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1958
BR 4599 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1958

 

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 93
Lot number 30243
Type TSO
First Number 4599
Later Numbers W4599
Present Number W4599
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes P 1983. Previously in WSR's 'Quantock Belle' set; since refurbished for general use. 5/04 was OOU at Minehead, in good condition, awaiting bogie replacement. Again operational by 7/07, on Commonwealth bogies.
Owner West Somerset Railway Association
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 08/05/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 08/08/2014
Photo by Rob Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/04/2016


 

 














 

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