Present Location | Swanage Railway |
County Location | Dorset |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Ashford |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 93 |
Lot number | 30086 |
Type | TSO |
First Number | 3929 |
Later Numbers | S3929 S76275 |
Present Number | 76275 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Built as Mk 1 TSO Ashford/Eastleigh. Converted 1966 at York to Class 491 DTSO (Lot 30771) for 4-TC unit 404 (later 8004). Diagrams 900, EE266. B5 bogies fitted on conversion. Used as replacement in 4VEP unit 3169/3582 between 1992-2004. To Hastings Diesels by 2/06 but still at MoD Shoeburyness. To St Leonards by 10/08 (owned by St Leonards Railway Engineering Ltd). Used as a materials store. 15/05/17: delivered by road to Swanage Railway - - work to complete this vehicle, 70824 and 76322 (qv) will be undertaken by Swanage Railway volunteers to enable a 3-TC to enter service. |
Owner | Swanage Railway Trust |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very 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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 29/10/2013 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/03/2024 |