BR 16221 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1961

BR 16221 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1961

BR 16221 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1961
BR 16221 Mk 1 Corridor Composite built 1961

 

Present Location Gloucs Warks
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 128
Lot number 30666
Type CK
First Number 16221
Later Numbers SC16221; 7221
Present Number 7221
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1986 by Blackpool Loco Soc, at Carnforth until 1992. Then stored OOU at Winchcombe. Restoration started 2011 but suspended due to asbestos; contamination removed 2016; work restarted 08/18. 03/19: complete restoration in progress to return vehicle to operational use for first time since withdrawal from BR. 02/23: restoration completed ready for return to operational use; livery changed from BR Rail grey and pearl blue to BR maroon - carries the name Abigail on one side and Charlotte on the other, the names of the private owner's daughters.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very 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 no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 10/04/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 02/02/2023
Photo by Rod Wells
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 05/02/2023

Stephen Godber 28/05/2016. Another view.
Stephen Godber 28/05/2016. Another view.

Rod Wells 31/10/2018: later view.
Rod Wells 31/10/2018: later view.


 

 










 





 

 

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