BR 53172 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1954

BR 53172 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1954

BR 53172 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1954
BR 53172 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1954

 

Present Location Stephenson Railway Museum
County Location Tyne & Wear
Designed For BR
Build Location Doncaster
Built by BR
Diagram number 371
Lot number 30093
Type BS
First Number 53172
Later Numbers 43172
Present Number E43172
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1973, on Bluebell till 1986. In service. Paintwork poor on the non-passenger side. 05/21: major overhaul well under way.
Owner North Tyneside Steam Railway Association
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 28/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 30/08/2001
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 08/06/2021


 

 














 

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