BR 3246 Mk 2e First Open (scrapped) built 1974

BR 3246 Mk 2e First Open (scrapped) built 1974

BR 3246 Mk 2e First Open (scrapped) built 1974
BR 3246 Mk 2e First Open (scrapped) built 1974

 

Present Location Carnforth (scrapped)
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 82
Lot number 30843
Type FO
First Number 3246
Later Numbers APHRODITE
Present Number 3246
Current Livery Pullman (pseudo)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1998 by Railfilms and stored at Crewe Carriage Shed. 03/02: completion of overhaul, reducing its seating capacity and painting in pseudo-Pullman livery and naming, prior to moving to Old Oak Common for use by Wessex Trains in 'Excalibur Express' set. Severely damaged by fire at Old Oak Common 09/04. By 08/05 at Carnforth where scrapped on site 10/06.
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 Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Operating No
Survey Date 01/03/2002
Surveyor Byron Chamberlain
Photo Date 31/10/2006
Photo by Brian Stanway
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/11/2019


 

 














 

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