BR 34991 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (later Baggage Car) built 1956

BR 34991 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (later Baggage Car) built 1956

BR 34991 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (later Baggage Car) built 1956
BR 34991 Mk 1 Brake Corridor Second (later Baggage Car) built 1956

 

Present Location South Devon Railway
County Location Devon
Designed For BR
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number 182
Lot number 30229
Type BSK
First Number 34991
Later Numbers 99538 BAGGAGE CAR NO 9
Present Number 99538
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Commonwealth bogies. P 1981 by Sea Containers, became 'Baggage Car 9' in VSOE train. Brown/cream livery. Electric heating, air brakes. Interior converted to "support coach". Temporarily from Stewarts Lane to South Devon 10/08. Stayed there, and purchased by 5542 Ltd by 08/13. To be returned to passenger configuration: work needed includes refitting seating, some windows to be reglazed and steam heat to be refitted.
Owner 5542 Ltd.
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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity n/a
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 04/07/2013
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 18/04/2008
Photo by Ben Williams
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/12/2022


 

 










 



 

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