| Present Location | South Devon Railway |
| County Location | Devon |
| Designed For | BR |
| Built by | Pressed Steel |
| Diagram number | 24 |
| Lot number | 30628 |
| Type | RBR |
| First Number | 1697 |
| Later Numbers | E1697 NE1697 |
| Present Number | None |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | Was the catering coach of the 1977 ECML "Silver Jubilee" train - the last Deltic-hauled named express to carry a regular headboard in BR service. Internally, the coach was refurbished and carried a display of photographs of the first 25 years of the Queen's reign.
Purchased by Riviera Trains, stored at Crewe Carriage Shed. Then purchased by CAR Services (UK) 10/03 ex Old Oak Common. To Meldon Quarry for restoration and eventual lease to Dartmoor Railway. Then to private owner and to Llangollen 05/09 for continuing restoration. Has been converted to a full kitchen (no seating). No activity evident when seen 10/14 and 05/18 (at Carrog). 06/21: moved from Llangollen Railway to South Devon Railway. |
| Owner | Private |
| External Structural Condition | Good |
| Internal Structural Condition | Fair |
| Underframe Condition | Fair |
| External Finish | Good |
| Internal Finish | Fair |
| 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 | Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
| Rarity | Many |
| Historical Importance | Some Interest |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | No |
| Survey Date | 20/10/2014 |
| Surveyor | David Wigley |
| Photo Date | 17/06/2021 |
| Photo by | Tony Rispoli |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 22/12/2022 |
