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 |