Present Location | Carnforth |
County Location | Lancashire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 181 |
Lot number | 30699 |
Type | BSK |
First Number | 35297 |
Later Numbers | 80204 |
Present Number | 80204 |
Current Livery | West Coast Railways maroon |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Additional Notes | Converted 12/86 from Brake Corridor Second (BSK) to Courier Vehicle, design code Then support coach for 6201 at Midland Railway Centre. To East Lancashire Railway by 08/00. To Carnforth by 08/07 - used as WCRC general support coach. 07/08: carries "Hogwarts Railways" logo. 09/16: freshly painted exterior and 'overhauled' running gear but note the missing windows and the open spaces inside - see additional photo below. 08/18: in paint shop, receiving attention. 02/20: confirmed still based at Carnforth. By 04/23: converted back into a BSK with its roller shutter doors removed, but still retains number 80204. |
Owner | West Coast Railway Company |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
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 | Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 26/07/2008 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 15/04/2023 |
Photo by | Nathan |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 17/04/2023 |