BR 15849 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1956

BR 15849 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1956

BR 15849 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1956
BR 15849 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1956

 

Present Location Ecclesbourne Valley
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For BR
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number 126
Lot number 30221
Type CK
First Number 15849
Later Numbers M15849 E15849
Present Number M15849
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1981 - Dean Forest Railway; then Cholsey/Wallingford Railway; then to Gloucestershire Warkwickshire Railway Summer 2000. Corrosion at ends, doors. Window in corridor connection at First Class end, but no brake controls. To Stratford & Broadway - at Long Marston Exchange Sidings by 11/08. To Ecclesbourne Valley Railway at Wirksworth 01/13. Restored to BR Maroon livery and in service by 08/13.
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 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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 29/06/2014
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 14/04/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 05/01/2022


 

 










 



 

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