Present Location | North Norfolk |
County Location | Norfolk |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 23 |
Lot number | 30632 |
Type | RU |
First Number | 1969 |
Later Numbers | E1969 |
Present Number | E1969 |
Current Livery | BR Crimson Lake and Cream |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1996, Embsay. Commonwealth bogies, converted to air brakes/electric heating. Some parts robbed whilst stored by BR. To North Norfolk by 4/03. Steam heat and vacuum brakes reinstated, extensive restoration work completed Summer 2008. 2nd picture below shows revised window arrangement on this vehicle. |
External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Internal Finish | Fair |
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 | Very Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 27/08/2003 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 22/04/2017 |
Photo by | Craig Browning |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 13/05/2017 |