BR 5249 Mk 2 Second Open built 1966

BR 5249 Mk 2 Second Open built 1966

BR 5249 Mk 2 Second Open built 1966
BR 5249 Mk 2 Second Open built 1966

 

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 87
Lot number 30752
Type SO
First Number 5249
Later Numbers S5249
Present Number 5249
Current Livery West Coast Railways maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Mk 2. P 1991. B4 bogies. Built for LM Region. SR Green livery. Mid Hants, until to FM Rail Summer 2006 and to Oxley, then to West Coast Railway Company. By 3/08 main line certified and in "Green Train" set. In West Coast Railways maroon livery by 03/14.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
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 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 Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 15/05/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 09/12/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 01/01/2019


 

 














 

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