| Present Location | Ecclesbourne Valley |
| County Location | Derbyshire |
| Designed For | BR |
| Build Location | Swindon |
| Built by | BR |
| Diagram number | 17 |
| Lot number | 30633 |
| Type | RF |
| First Number | 334 |
| Later Numbers | 1779 M1779 |
| Present Number | M1779 |
| Current Livery | BR Maroon |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | BR conversion in 1969 from Restaurant First (RF) to Restaurant Buffet Kitchen (RBK : Dgm 26) of 2 bays to bar area - for use on Midland Main Line services. W 1981, P 1983, to MRT 1985. Used through the 90s as kitchen staff car in 'The Midlander'. Lighting altered - but very unusual lights in luggage rack supports survive. By 08/06 OOU at Swanwick. Sold 07/16. 11/16: moved to Wirksworth. 02/21: plan is to restore carriage back to RF configuration. |
| External Structural Condition | Good |
| Internal Structural Condition | Good |
| Underframe Condition | Good |
| External Finish | Good |
| Internal Finish | Good |
| Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality | Much 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 | Few |
| Historical Importance | Some Interest |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | No |
| Survey Date | 27/08/2006 |
| Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
| Photo Date | 14/04/2018 |
| Photo by | Steve West |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 02/03/2021 |
