BR 4981 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

BR 4981 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

BR 4981 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962
BR 4981 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

 

Present Location Swanage Railway
County Location Dorset
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 89
Lot number 30690
Type TSO
First Number 4981
Later Numbers S4981
Present Number S4981
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1991 by HLPG: at Dairycoates till bought by privately 1992, then at Crewe till 1995: then Thingley Junction, Chippenham till to Swanage 1998. Toilet area now opened out as family area (no widened doors). Into service 2002.
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 24/12/2003
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 14/07/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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