BR 1854 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1854 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1854 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961
BR 1854 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

 

Present Location Pontypool Blaenavon
County Location Torfaen
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 99
Lot number 30670
Type RMB
First Number 1854
Present Number None
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 1993. Briefly at Carnforth, but to P&B 1994. BR conversion to fluorescent lighting. With 35494, normal operating rake. Fitted with vacuum gauge/release valve at on end for push-pull operation. 08/11: undergoing bodywork attention, planned to be available for late season 2011. 09/19: refurbishment in progress; livery changed from BR maroon to BR crimson lake and cream.
Owner Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway Society
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/07/1999
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 09/09/2022
Photo by Robert Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/11/2022

Steve West 05/09/2015: earlier view
Steve West 05/09/2015: earlier view


 

 










 





 

 

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