BR 79978 Four-wheel Railbus (AC Cars) built 1958

BR 79978 Four-wheel Railbus (AC Cars) built 1958

BR 79978 Four-wheel Railbus (AC Cars) built 1958
BR 79978 Four-wheel Railbus (AC Cars) built 1958

 

Present Location Swindon & Cricklade Railway
County Location Swindon
Designed For BR
Built by AC Cars
Diagram number 614
Lot number 30479
Type Railbus
First Number 79978
Later Numbers PREMIER, W79978
Present Number W79978
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1968, on NYMR (where named 'Premier') till 1979 then K&ESR till 1984, then Colne Valley. Fully operational. Only complete example. By 03/20: moved from Colne Valley Railway to Swindon and Cricklade Railway.
Owner Swindon & Cricklade Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition 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 Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 29/08/2009
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 24/07/2011
Photo by Robert Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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