BR 4937 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961

BR 4937 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961

BR 4937 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961
BR 4937 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961

 

Present Location East Lancashire
County Location Greater Manchester
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 89
Lot number 30690
Type TSO
First Number 4937
Later Numbers M4937
Present Number M4937
Current Livery BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1991 ELR. With 4933 (qv), one of the carriages of the "Fifteen Guinea Special" of 11th August 1968 (see second additional photo below). Commonwealth bogies. In maroon livery by 07/10. Repainted into BR Blue and Grey as part of 2013's "Fifteen Guinea Special" anniversary celebrations (45 years).
Owner East Lancashire Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 29/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 26/09/2021
Photo by Paul Abell
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/10/2021

Paul Abell 26/09/2021: interior view
Paul Abell 26/09/2021: interior view

Paul Abell 29/09/2021: Commemorative Notice
Paul Abell 29/09/2021: Commemorative Notice


 

 










 





 

 

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