BR 1873 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1873 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1873 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961
BR 1873 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

 

Present Location Bodmin & Wenford Railway
County Location Cornwall
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 99
Lot number 30702
Type RMB
First Number 1873
Present Number S1873
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 Worked with SR EMUs. P 1988. Commonwealth bogies. Reconditioned internally. At Bodmin Parkway.
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 09/06/2008
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 30/04/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/05/2024


 

 














 

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