BR 96300 Four-wheel Horse Box, later Generator Van built 1956

BR 96300 Four-wheel Horse Box, later Generator Van built 1956

BR 96300 Four-wheel Horse Box, later Generator Van built 1956
BR 96300 Four-wheel Horse Box, later Generator Van built 1956

 

Present Location North Yorkshire Moors
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Earlestown
Built by BR
Diagram number 751
Lot number 30146
Type HBY
First Number 96300
Later Numbers ZDB975056 CAFALL
Present Number S96300
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Converted to Generator Van 1971. P 1988 Llangollen ex Wolverton, Generator Van for Berwyn Belle 1990. Following demise of Berwyn Belle, has been refurbished by its owner. To Okehampton 07/03, then to Cambrian Heritage Railways, Llynclys by 09/11. By 09/16: to Llangollen Railway. 05/18: at Glyndyfrdwy. Livery changed (at unknown date) from BR(S) green to BR maroon. 11/22: moved from Llangollen to North Yorks Moors Railway, purchased as addition to dining train formation for generating power.
Owner North Yorkshire Moors Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 24/05/2000
Surveyor Ray Sowerby
Photo Date 18/05/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 01/03/2023

Photo by Steve West 14/07/13: view from other end
Photo by Steve West 14/07/13: view from other end

Albert Mutton 08/07/2006: earlier view
Albert Mutton 08/07/2006: earlier view


 

 

















 

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