BR 81553 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake, now Generator Van built 1958

BR 81553 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake, now Generator Van built 1958

BR 81553 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake, now Generator Van built 1958
BR 81553 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake, now Generator Van built 1958

 

Present Location Stewarts Lane
County Location London
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 711
Lot number 30484
Type BG
First Number 81553
Later Numbers 92167 Car No 6313
Present Number Car No 6313
Current Livery Pullman (pseudo)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes BG converted to Generator Van, in Pullman style livery. First number not known. B4 bogies.
Owner VSOE
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity n/a
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 23/02/2000
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 17/04/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 15/05/2019


 

 














 

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