BR 80501 Mk 1 BG, later NDV (Newspaper Delivery Vehicle) built 1951

BR 80501 Mk 1 BG, later NDV (Newspaper Delivery Vehicle) built 1951

BR 80501 Mk 1 BG, later NDV (Newspaper Delivery Vehicle) built 1951
BR 80501 Mk 1 BG, later NDV (Newspaper Delivery Vehicle) built 1951

 

Present Location Chinnor Princes Risborough
County Location Oxfordshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 711
Lot number 30009
Type BG
First Number 80501
Later Numbers M80501
Present Number 80501
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1990. Now workshop to support crane.
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Fair
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 18/03/2000
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 08/04/2023
Photo by Peter Wreford
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/04/2023

Alan Tagg 09/06/2014: earlier condition
Alan Tagg 09/06/2014: earlier condition


 

 

















 

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