Present Location | Strathspey Railway |
County Location | Highland |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | BRCW |
Diagram number | 23 |
Lot number | 30513 |
Type | RU |
First Number | 1928 |
Later Numbers | E1928 SR109 |
Present Number | SC 1928 |
Current Livery | BR Maroon |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1980. Built as Dgm 23 with 33 Second seats; rebuilt as Dgm 23A (pantry replaced seating bay). Gresly bogies (see additional photo below). Extensive restoration and catering modernisation completed 3/07, when replaced RU 1936 (qv) as operational catering vehicle. |
Owner | Strathspey Railway |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/03/2007 |
Surveyor | Keith Holyland |
Photo Date | 31/05/2017 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 23/06/2024 |