BR 1947 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1960

BR 1947 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1960

BR 1947 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1960
BR 1947 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1960

 

Present Location Swanage Railway
County Location Dorset
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 23
Lot number 30575
Type RU
First Number 1947
Later Numbers W1947
Present Number S1947
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1996. Stored at Horsham before to Swanage. Now the "Bird's Nest" static Buffet at Swanage. Kitchen modified for present usage.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 01/08/1999
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 14/07/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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