Present Location | East Somerset |
County Location | Somerset |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 126 |
Lot number | 30730 |
Type | CK |
First Number | 16263 |
Later Numbers | SC16263, E16263, 7263 |
Present Number | E16263 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1991. Mk1 37T. Bluebell 04/91. Fully tarpaulined at Horsted Keynes. Unrestored and stored OOU since its arrival. Reported 10/09 as for sale. No. 7263 was never applied. To East Somerset by 03/10. Fully sheeted when seen 05/13. Overhaul of this vehicle commenced by 04/14 - after 22 years of storage under a tarpaulin! 09/15: now in BR(W) chocolate and cream livery. |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 02/03/1997 |
Surveyor | Trevor England |
Photo Date | 06/09/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 12/04/2016 |