BR 6108 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973

BR 6108 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973

BR 6108 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973
BR 6108 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973

 

Present Location Barry
County Location Vale of Glamorgan
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 109
Lot number 30860
Type TSO
First Number 6108
Later Numbers 72621
Current Livery black
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Converted BR Derby 1983: with 6140/72620 and 6003/72710 formed Gatwick Express Class 488/3 2-car trailer Unit 8311. Into store at March early 2005 for intended March-Wisbech "Bramley Line". By 03/06 to Barry Tourist Railway. By 08/20 to Goodsheds development, positioned on the running track at Hood Road station, Barry (regeneration venture WG/VoG Council). Interior completely gutted to create shop units with additional doors cut into access side. NOTE unable to confirm which vehicle is 6108 and which is 6003 (q.v.). Photos show the middle vehicle.
Grid Reference ST111674
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
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 Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 09/06/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 27/08/2021
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 19/08/2023

Kevin Stroud 27/08/21 - view from non-access side
Kevin Stroud 27/08/21 - view from non-access side

Kevin Stroud 01/06/2006 at Barry Wagon Sidings
Kevin Stroud 01/06/2006 at Barry Wagon Sidings


 

 
















 

 

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