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 |