BR 1809 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

BR 1809 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

BR 1809 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957
BR 1809 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

 

Present Location Ecclesbourne Valley
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 97
Lot number 30485
Type RMB
First Number 1809
Later Numbers E1809
Present Number E1809
Current Livery BR Crimson Lake and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1981. Was part of the static catering complex, with CK 15981 of 1956. By 2009 stored OOU in sidings (BR 4628 in its place). 08/22 offered for sale, moved to Ecclesbourne Railway June 2023.
Owner Colne Valley Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
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 Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 29/08/2009
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 29/08/2009
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/07/2023


 

 














 

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