BR 14105 Mk 2b Brake Corridor First (now Generator Coach) built 1968

BR 14105 Mk 2b Brake Corridor First (now Generator Coach) built 1968

BR 14105 Mk 2b Brake Corridor First (now Generator Coach) built 1968
BR 14105 Mk 2b Brake Corridor First (now Generator Coach) built 1968

 

Present Location Burton upon Trent (Nemesis Rail)
County Location Staffordshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 163
Lot number 30790
Type BFK
First Number 14105
Later Numbers 17105; 2905
Present Number M17105
Current Livery BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes B5 bogies. Converted to Royal 2905. Surplus 2001; sold to Riviera, renumbered 17105 as per sale terms. In use as staff couchette with on-board diesel generator (with roof access)to provide own power. 01/06: to form part of Riviera's new VIP set - in Oxford Blue livery (see additional photos). In store at Old Oak Common until its closure, then based at Eastleigh Arriva TrainCare and later moved to Mossend Yard. By 06/17: moved to Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. By 09/19: livery changed to BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey.
Owner Riviera Trains
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 Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 07/04/2004
Surveyor Byron Chamberlain
Photo Date 08/04/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/06/2023

Steve West 01/01/2018: earlier view
Steve West 01/01/2018: earlier view

Steve West 31/12/2017: earlier view from other end
Steve West 31/12/2017: earlier view from other end


 

 










 






 

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