Present Location | Llangollen |
County Location | Denbighshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 181 |
Lot number | 30095 |
Type | BSK |
First Number | 34584 |
Later Numbers | M34584 99622 Gwenabwy |
Present Number | M34584 |
Current Livery | BR Maroon |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Converted to Exhibition van 1972-73 at Swindon- as part of lot number 30842 (see plate in fourth additional photo). Used for discos in association with Berwyn Belle trains at Llangollen. On DMU-type Mark 3a roller bearing bogies - see 2nd additional photo below. Most of doors and windows blanked off. Following Berwyn Belle's demise, to Okehampton 10/03. Back to Llangollen by 09/09 - in BR Rail Blue livery at that time. Refurbished as hospitality coach with meeting room, bar and dance floor 10/14. |
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 left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | None |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Fair |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 19/10/2014 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 18/05/2018 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 22/09/2021 |