BR 4597 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1956

BR 4597 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1956

BR 4597 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1956
BR 4597 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1956

 

Present Location North Yorkshire Moors
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 93
Lot number 30243
Type TSO
First Number 4597
Later Numbers E4597 NYMR 13
Present Number E4597
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 1973, but OOU by 1985 and part cannibalised. Converted at Goathland to RMB over period 1986-9. Is basically a Mk 1 TSO but with a unique conversion. Toilets either removed or converted into buffet area. 04/21: now at Rampart Engineering, Barrow Hill for accessibility modifications prior to returning to North Yorks Moors Railway. By 04/22: returned to North Yorks Moors Railway.
Owner RMB Group
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish 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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 12/04/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/08/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 15/07/2024


 

 














 

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