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 |