Present Location | Keighley Worth Valley |
County Location | West Yorkshire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Waggon und Maschinenbau |
Diagram number | 611 |
Lot number | 30482 |
Type | Railbus |
First Number | 79964 |
Later Numbers | M79964 KWVR 64 |
Present Number | M79964 |
Current Livery | BR multiple unit green livery |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Original Buessing engine replaced by AEC in 1960s. P 1967. Further engine replacement (AEC, 135 hp, ex LT bus) in 1980s. One of four survivors of five built. Development didn't really lead anywhere. 11/19: returned to operational use after overhaul - see interior view below - (had been out of use for 18 months). |
Owner | Keighley & Worth Valley Railway |
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 | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/08/2006 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 28/08/2006 |
Photo by | Kevin Stroud |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 16/01/2020 |