BR 86579 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959

BR 86579 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959

BR 86579 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959
BR 86579 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location St Rollox
Built by BR
Diagram number 811
Lot number 30402
Type GUV
First Number 86579
Later Numbers 93579 E93579
Present Number E93579
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 2003 Ex-Fragonset Railways, Derby. At Rothley as parts storage. Repainted into Maroon. 10/19: undergoing body repairs and a repaint (still in progress 09/21 - see second additional photo below).
Owner Railway Vehicle Preservations
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/03/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/10/2021

Steve West 18/02/2017: another view
Steve West 18/02/2017: another view

Robert Davidson 22/09/2021: more recent view
Robert Davidson 22/09/2021: more recent view


 

 










 





 

 

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