BR 69306 Class 420/1 4-BIG EMU Buffet Car built 1965

BR 69306 Class 420/1 4-BIG EMU Buffet Car built 1965

BR 69306 Class 420/1 4-BIG EMU Buffet Car built 1965
BR 69306 Class 420/1 4-BIG EMU Buffet Car built 1965

 

Present Location Spa Valley
County Location Kent
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Lot number 30744
Type TSORB
First Number 69306
Present Number S69306
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Ex Class 420/1 4-BIG unit - originally Unit 7036, later Units 1282, 2002 and 2254 from which W 1998. Stored Eastleigh until purchased by Colne Valley from Cotswold Rail 03/2000. From Colne Valley to Spa Valley 02/02: from 2003 has replaced SR B 201 as Tunbridge Wells West buffet.
Owner Spa Valley Railway
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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
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 Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 01/11/2000
Surveyor Mike Stanbury
Photo Date 03/08/2008
Photo by Stuart Pay
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/08/2023


 

 










 



 

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