BR 4955 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961

BR 4955 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961

BR 4955 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961
BR 4955 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1961

 

Present Location Keighley Worth Valley
County Location West Yorkshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 89
Lot number 30690
Type TSO
First Number 4955
Later Numbers 30690 KWVR 39
Present Number M4955
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Fluorescent lights from new. Restored 1999 with Commonwealth bogies. Used regularly in passenger service.
Owner Keighley & Worth Valley Light Railway Ltd
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 28/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/08/2023
Photo by Paul Holroyd
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 15/08/2023

Mike Haddon 11/03/2018: earlier view
Mike Haddon 11/03/2018: earlier view

Paul Holroyd 21/05/2023
Paul Holroyd 21/05/2023


 

 

















 

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