BR 4009 Mk 1 TSO (later Driving Second Open) built 1957

BR 4009 Mk 1 TSO (later Driving Second Open) built 1957

BR 4009 Mk 1 TSO (later Driving Second Open) built 1957
BR 4009 Mk 1 TSO (later Driving Second Open) built 1957

 

Present Location LUL West Ruislip
County Location Hampshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 93
Lot number 30149
Type TSO
First Number 4009
Later Numbers 76324
Present Number LT 76324
Current Livery LT red
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Converted to DSO York 1966 for 4-TC Class 491 (later Class 438) units for Waterloo/Weymouth line, running with Class 33 diesel or 73 electro-diesels or Class 430 4-REP units. To LT 1992 for excursions on Metropolitan line. OOU since 2003. Seen at Eastleigh Works 05/12 but by 09/12 back to TransPlant Ltd/London Underground at West Ruislip Depot. Seen at Swanage 05/14 (see first additional photo by Aaron Browning below). By 09/17: new livery; central door locking mechanisms added (see sloped attachments on the bottom of each door above the step plate)
Owner London Underground Ltd
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 28/08/2003
Surveyor Byron Chamberlain
Photo Date 25/05/2024
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/08/2024


Michael Cope 20/05/2012: earlier condition
Michael Cope 20/05/2012: earlier condition


 

 

















 

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