BR 21246 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1962

BR 21246 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1962

BR 21246 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1962
BR 21246 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite built 1962

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 171 AB301
Lot number 30669
Type BCK
First Number 21246
Later Numbers M21246
Present Number S21246
Current Livery BR(S) Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Ex Charter Train set BN94 (blue/grey). Sold by EWS 09/09 and moved from Old Oak Common to East Somerset Railway for storage. Sold to Bluebell 07/11. 08/15: restoration under way. 12/18: comprehensive overhaul (including bogies and underframe) completed and returned to traffic for Santa Specials.
Owner Bluebell 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 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 18/03/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 14/10/2023
Photo by Kian Hollow
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/11/2023

Nick Felton 2011 Vehicle's earlier condition
Nick Felton 2011 Vehicle's earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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