Present Location | West Woodburn |
County Location | Northumberland |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Linwood |
Built by | Pressed Steel |
Diagram number | 711 |
Lot number | 30484 |
Type | BG |
First Number | 81511 |
Later Numbers | 94409, 92249, 84511 |
Present Number | 94530 |
Current Livery | BR Rail Express Systems |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Converted from BG to NIA High Security Brake Van, Diagram No NI501. (Super BG) B4 Bogies. BR Rail Express Systems livery. Purchased from EWS for bogies spares. 02/20: confirmed still at Carnforth: roller shutter doors appear to have been removed (prior to bogie recovery?). By 03/21: moved to Wannies Retreat, Chesterhope, West Woodburn, Northumberland - and converted for holiday accommodation. |
Owner | West Coast Railway Company |
Grid Reference | NY 89384 85250 |
External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Structural Condition | Not Applicable |
Underframe Condition | Fair |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Fair |
Degree of External Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
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 | Poor |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Fair |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 11/08/2018 |
Surveyor | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 04/04/2024 |