BR 4790 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

BR 4790 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

BR 4790 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957
BR 4790 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

 

Present Location Gloucs Warks
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 94
Lot number 30376
Type SO
First Number 4790
Later Numbers E4790 W4790
Present Number W4790
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1991, reportedly for Llangollen but delivered to Gloucs-Warks. Refurbished and repainted 09/02. Formed part of the Carmine & Cream passenger rake (see photo below). B1 bogies. Further extensive work completed 01/13: this included modification for disabled use - toilets removed to form a large vestibule, double doors fitted, some seating modification. Also repainted into Chocolate and Cream livery (see photo above).
Owner GWSR plc
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition 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 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 10/04/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 13/04/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/05/2017

Kevin Stroud 10/04/2005 Earlier condition
Kevin Stroud 10/04/2005 Earlier condition


 

 

















 

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