BR 324 Mk 1 Restaurant First built 1960

BR 324 Mk 1 Restaurant First built 1960

BR 324 Mk 1 Restaurant First built 1960
BR 324 Mk 1 Restaurant First built 1960

 

Present Location North Yorkshire Moors
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 17
Lot number 30633
Type RF
First Number 324
Later Numbers 99973 CAR NO 324 JOS DE CRAU
Present Number 324 Jos de Crau
Current Livery Pullman (pseudo)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1983. Mk 1 bogies: now back (correctly) on Commonwealth bogies. Upgraded kitchen, upgraded lighting in kitchen and in saloon. Only one known similar (325).
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 12/04/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/08/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/12/2022

Steve West 28/04/2017: earlier view of other side
Steve West 28/04/2017: earlier view of other side


 

 










 





 

 

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