BR 81039 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1956

BR 81039 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1956

BR 81039 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1956
BR 81039 Mk 1 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1956

 

Present Location Brechin
County Location Angus
Designed For BR
Built by Cravens
Diagram number 711
Lot number 30224
Type BG
First Number 81039
Later Numbers 84039 S81039 E81039
Present Number W81039
Current Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1990s? B1 bogies. When refurbished 05/04 was arranged for use as a mobile Santa's Grotto. Carmine & Cream livery. Repainted Chocolate & Cream by 05/13 for use as the Brake vehicle for the GWSR's third rake. 12/17: further repaint completed (see main photo). By 12/22: moved from Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway to Caledonian Railway.
Owner GWSR plc
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 10/04/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/12/2017
Photo by Rod Wells
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 10/02/2023


 

 










 



 

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