BR 5034 Mk 1 TSO: converted to Special Needs Saloon built 1962

BR 5034 Mk 1 TSO: converted to Special Needs Saloon built 1962

BR 5034 Mk 1 TSO: converted to Special Needs Saloon built 1962
BR 5034 Mk 1 TSO: converted to Special Needs Saloon 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 5034
Later Numbers S3054 TCL 99165
Present Number S5034
Current Livery BR Crimson Lake and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1989 by Travelling College (converted to dormitory). Bluebell 11/93. Dormitory conversion removed 9/98, double doors and wheelchair lifts replacing toilet compartments. TSO seating fitted to half vehicle. Some bodyside repairs later carried out. By 06/14: repainted in BR crimson lake and cream livery - previous livery shown in Phil Hamilton's photo of 08/09, below. 04/19: at Cranmore Traincare and Maintenance Services for maintenance work on the vehicle structure; returned and awaiting further attention in Bluebell Railway workshop by 12/19. 10/23: overhaul continues: livery will be changed to BR(S) green.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
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 n/a
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 14/10/2023
Photo by Kian Hollow
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/11/2023

Phil Hamilton 08/2009
Phil Hamilton 08/2009

Steve West 09/04/2015
Steve West 09/04/2015


 

 

















 

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