Present Location | Talybont-on-Usk |
County Location | Powys |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 181 |
Lot number | 30095 |
Type | BSK |
First Number | 34537 |
Later Numbers | M34537 W34537 E34537 |
Present Number | E34537 |
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 1987; converted for disabled people's access late 1980s (see additional photo 1 below): extra windows in end door and to replace two double doors: fixed seats, new flooring, panelling; toilet compartment removed for seating. 34537 visible under paintwork. Repainted BR crimson lake and cream livery. Toilet later reinstated. Non-original DMU 1st class blue moquette (see additional photo 2 below). 09/21: sold but not yet moved from Llangollen Railway. By 05/22: now at The Old Station, Talybont-on-Usk. |
Owner | Private |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 18/10/2014 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 18/05/2018 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 24/07/2022 |