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 |