BR 9278 Mk 1 Brake Second Open built 1956

BR 9278 Mk 1 Brake Second Open built 1956

BR 9278 Mk 1 Brake Second Open built 1956
BR 9278 Mk 1 Brake Second Open built 1956

 

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Build Location Doncaster
Built by BR
Diagram number 183
Lot number 30244
Type BSO
First Number 9278
Present Number 9278
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes P 1977? Some conversion for disabled use. Cage removed, Vaymac flooring. Overhauled 2001, now with Commonwealth bogies. 01/20: repaint in progress (still BR(W) chocolate and cream livery).
Owner West Somerset Railway plc
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 22/06/2013
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 12/06/2015
Photo by Mike Haddon
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 31/01/2020


 

 










 



 

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