BR 4779 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

BR 4779 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

BR 4779 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957
BR 4779 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

 

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

Photo by Alan Robert Tagg 17/09/2013
Photo by Alan Robert Tagg 17/09/2013


 

 

















 

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