BR 1842 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1960

BR 1842 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1960

BR 1842 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1960
BR 1842 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1960

 

Present Location Mid Norfolk
County Location Norfolk
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 98
Lot number 30507
Type RMB
First Number 1842
Later Numbers SC1842 M1842 E1842 W1842
Present Number E1842
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes RESCO registered for mainline operation. In store at Old Oak Common until its closure - probably then at Eastleigh. Sold by Riviera Trains to Mid Norfolk Railway and to that Railway 06/14. By 06/15 repainted in BR crimson lake and cream livery (and is numberless). By 08/20: body overhaul and repaint in BR maroon completed.
Owner Mid Norfolk 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 Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 16/07/2015
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 28/08/2020
Photo by A Dunford
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/09/2023

Byron Chamberlain 01/03/2002: view of other side in earlier livery
Byron Chamberlain 01/03/2002: view of other side in earlier livery


 

 

















 

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