BR 35343 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (Accessibility Adapted) built 1962

BR 35343 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (Accessibility Adapted) built 1962

BR 35343 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (Accessibility Adapted) built 1962
BR 35343 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (Accessibility Adapted) built 1962

 

Present Location Churnet Valley
County Location Staffordshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 181
Lot number 30699
Type BSK
First Number 35343
Later Numbers M35343
Present Number M35343
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1991. Parcel cage removed; Mk 2 tables fitted in compartments; otherwise as built. By 2019: former parcel cage area now converted into an accessible saloon for wheelchair users, and vehicle was nominated in the 2019 HRA Carriage Restoration Awards.
Owner Churnet Valley Railway plc
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 23/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 06/04/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 05/11/2019

Steve West 16/04/2016: earlier view of other side
Steve West 16/04/2016: earlier view of other side


 

 










 





 

 

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