BR RB004 Prototype BRE-Leyland Railbus built 1984

BR RB004 Prototype BRE-Leyland Railbus built 1984

BR RB004 Prototype BRE-Leyland Railbus built 1984
BR RB004 Prototype BRE-Leyland Railbus built 1984

 

Present Location Waverley Route Heritage Association, Whitrope
County Location Scottish Borders
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BL Workington
Type Railbus
First Number RB004
Later Numbers 01
Present Number RB004
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes BRE-Leyland 200 hp railbus, ex ABB York. Was on trials in North America and in Sweden. Last 'relay' rather than 'solid state' control? P 1994 Embsay, then Telford by 8/04 where operating and repainted by 5/06. To Llangollen 05/11. Further work on engine and electrics to improve reliability gave successful service. To Midland Railway Centre at Butterley by 08/11. At Whitrope by 06/12.
Owner Northumbria Rail
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 27/06/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 07/10/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 05/11/2018


 

 










 



 

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