BR 21242 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1961

BR 21242 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1961

BR 21242 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1961
BR 21242 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1961

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 171
Lot number 30669
Type BCK
First Number 21242
Later Numbers E21242
Present Number W21242
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1993. BR crimson lake and cream livery. Re-upholstered in non-authentic pattern. By 07/13: in BR(W) chocolate and cream livery. 09/20: in operational use in GCR BR(W) chocolate and cream set.
Owner Great Central Railway plc
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 13/07/2013
Photo by Alan Tagg
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 27/09/2020


 

 










 



 

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