BR 3126 Mk 1 First Open built 1963

BR 3126 Mk 1 First Open built 1963

BR 3126 Mk 1 First Open built 1963
BR 3126 Mk 1 First Open built 1963

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 73
Lot number 30697
Type FO
First Number 3126
Later Numbers E3126 JESSIE
Present Number 3126 PATRICIA-ELLEN
Current Livery Pullman (pseudo)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1982. BR crimson lake and cream livery. Non-authentic upholstery. Additional light fittings. Branded as 'Restaurant Car'. By 10/18: re-liveried from BR crimson lake and cream to Pullman (pseudo) and named JESSIE. 09/20: still in operational use in GCR dining train. By 09/23: renamed PATRICIA-ELLEN.
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 Some 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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 25/01/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/12/2023

Steve West 10/03/2018: earlier livery
Steve West 10/03/2018: earlier livery


 

 










 





 

 

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