Present Location | Churnet Valley |
County Location | Staffordshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | York |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 94 |
Lot number | 30376 |
Type | SO |
First Number | 4779 |
Later Numbers | M4779 |
Present Number | 4779 DIANA |
Current Livery | Pullman (pseudo) |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1991 Llangollen, Chinnor 04/95. To Churnet Valley by 04/02. Overhaul as high class dining vehicle in non-authentic green livery, and with many alterations and additions to the interior. Conversion still ongoing when seen 08/05. Note oval toilet window. By 09/13: painted in mock 'Northern Belle' livery and named 'Diana' after a long-serving volunteer whose legacy paid for the refurbishment. 02/20: interior being upgraded for the 2020 season as part of Winter maintenance. |
Owner | Churnet Valley Railway plc |
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 | Some replaced/reproduced material |
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 | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/08/2005 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 06/04/2019 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 22/06/2023 |