BR 4957 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

BR 4957 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

BR 4957 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962
BR 4957 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 89
Lot number 30690
Type TSO
First Number 4957
Later Numbers 99170 M4957 S4957
Present Number S4957
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Modified 1989 to form part of Travelling College. P Bluebell 11/93. Centre doors blanked off. Major repairs 2003, repainted into BR(S) green. Rarely used except busy periods as retains Travelling College interior.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 09/04/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/03/2016


 

 










 



 

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