BR 53049 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1955

BR 53049 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1955

BR 53049 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1955
BR 53049 Mk 1 Brake Second built 1955

 

Present Location Mangapps
County Location Essex
Designed For BR
Build Location Swindon
Built by BR
Diagram number 372
Lot number 30047
Type BS
First Number 53049
Later Numbers 43264 S43264
Present Number E43264
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Non-gangwayed suburban brake. P 1982 ex RNAS Trecwn Armament Depot. To East Somerset Railway 1992; to Mangapps 1996. In passenger traffic. EX 53049. One of only two long framed (63 ft 5 1/4 in) suburban. Used in 'Cruel Train', BBCTV, Birmingham. Since repainted back to maroon as 43264.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 24/07/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 05/04/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 08/06/2022


 

 










 



 

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