BR 1961 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1961

BR 1961 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1961

BR 1961 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1961
BR 1961 Mk 1 Unclassed Restaurant Car built 1961

 

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 23
Lot number 30632
Type RU
First Number 1961
Later Numbers S1961
Present Number S1961
Current Livery West Coast Railways maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1994. Built as RU, later RB(S). 01/06 became part of Blue Pullman Mk 2 set (Mk 1 buffet cars). By 10/06 in green then to WCRC. At Stewarts Lane; to Carnforth by 12/09. By 07/15 in West Coast Railways maroon livery.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Very 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 Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 15/05/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 22/04/2023
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 27/05/2023

Phil Hamilton 05/12/2009 Earlier condition
Phil Hamilton 05/12/2009 Earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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