BR 5809 Mk 2e TSO; later Adtranz Demonstrator built 1972

BR 5809 Mk 2e TSO; later Adtranz Demonstrator built 1972

BR 5809 Mk 2e TSO; later Adtranz Demonstrator built 1972
BR 5809 Mk 2e TSO; later Adtranz Demonstrator built 1972

 

Present Location Llangollen
County Location Denbighshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 108
Lot number 30844
Type TSO
First Number 5809
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 09/03. Adtranz demonstrator. Power door one corner. Mk 4 style toilet. 2 bays Turbostar-style 1st Class 2+1 seating. Mk 3 modular buffet. 2 bays Mk 3 standard class 2+2 seating. False partition to original style standard class bay, original end vestibule. Now in use as mess coach for Llangollen Railcars Ltd
Owner Llangollen Railcars Ltd
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
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 Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 26/10/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 25/04/2009
Photo by Mike Haddon
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/02/2019

Steve West 18/05/2018: a later view
Steve West 18/05/2018: a later view

Steve West 18/05/2018: view of 2x2 seating bay
Steve West 18/05/2018: view of 2x2 seating bay

Steve West 18/05/2018: view of bar area
Steve West 18/05/2018: view of bar area


 

 










 






 

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