BR 4796 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

BR 4796 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

BR 4796 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957
BR 4796 Mk 1 Second Open built 1957

 

Present Location Burton upon Trent (Nemesis Rail)
County Location Staffordshire
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 94
Lot number 30376
Type SO
First Number 4796
Later Numbers E4796 Rhiannon
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes To be P 1989 by Ridings Railtours, but after being vandalised was P at Llangollen 1990. Modified for use on Berwyn Belle set but for sale by 8/00. Following Berwyn Belle's demise, to North Norfolk April 2002. Awaiting restoration for use in dining train. By 04/12 stored at Alleley's Depot, Studley, Warwickshire: from there to Barrow Hill by 09/12. Left Barrow Hill ca 06/14: at Nemesis Rail Burton upon Trent by 09/14. 09/22: confirmed still at Nemesis Rail.
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 24/05/2000
Surveyor Ray Sowerby
Photo Date 15/06/2013
Photo by Alan Tagg
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/11/2022


 

 














 

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