Present Location | Swanage Railway |
County Location | Dorset |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | York |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 94 |
Lot number | 30376 |
Type | SO |
First Number | 4803 |
Later Numbers | M4803 |
Present Number | S4803 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1989. Used as Dining Car in Wessex Belle set - modified to two plus one seating, with tables. Withdrawn from service and into use as static overflow coach for "Bird's Nest" buffet Spring 2004 (paired with W1947). By 07/15: returned to operational use - livery changed from BR(S) green to BR crimson lake and cream (carries incorrect number S4083). |
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 | 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 | No |
Survey Date | 01/08/1999 |
Surveyor | Michael Cope |
Photo Date | 14/07/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 20/03/2024 |