BR 1808 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

BR 1808 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

BR 1808 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957
BR 1808 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

 

Present Location Gloucs Warks
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 97
Lot number 30485
Type RMB
First Number 1808
Later Numbers E1808
Present Number W1808
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1982. Restoration completed 06/00 after 15 years in store. Was part of Carmine & Cream passenger set. 07/14: repainting into BR(W)Chocolate & Cream completed and back into full service. 08/20: entered the works for door repairs and a repaint. 04/21: repairs and repaint completed.
Owner GWSR plc
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 10/04/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/04/2021
Photo by Rod Wells
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 10/04/2021


 

 














 

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