Present Location | Great Central |
County Location | Leicestershire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 23 |
Lot number | 30632 |
Type | RU |
First Number | 1962 |
Later Numbers | M1962 |
Present Number | M1962 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1993 ex-Wolverton. Vacuum gear reinstated ex-Pullman 337 in 1994. Was on non-original Commonwealth bogies - by 09/07 bogies off - to TSO. Refurbishment and repaint (Chocolate and Cream) completed by 10/14. |
Owner | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
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 | Many |
Historical Importance | some Interest, Modest Consequence |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 08/09/2007 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 13/07/2013 |
Photo by | Alan Tagg |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 18/04/2016 |