BR 86395 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van), later High Security built 1958

BR 86395 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van), later High Security built 1958

BR 86395 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van), later High Security built 1958
BR 86395 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van), later High Security built 1958

 

Present Location Ecclesbourne Valley
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Linwood
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 811 / NI501
Lot number 30417
Type GUV
First Number 86395
Later Numbers 93395 95170 94170
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes GUV, later 100mph mail van (NOX), then high security mail van (NKA). P circa 2015 from DBC Bescot. 06/19: stored at rear of Crewe diesel depot. By 03/22: moved to Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. 05/22: repainted in grey livery.
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
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 Fair
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Survey Date 08/06/2019
Surveyor Steve West
Photo Date 02/07/2023
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/09/2023

Steve West 08/06/2019: earlier condition
Steve West 08/06/2019: earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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