BR 4777 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1957

BR 4777 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1957

BR 4777 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1957
BR 4777 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1957

 

Present Location Strathspey Railway
County Location Highland
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 93
Lot number 30375
Type TSO
First Number 4777
Later Numbers W4777, SR112
Present Number SC4777
Current Livery BR Crimson Lake and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Was one coach of the 7-car rake operated as the "high speed" special in 1964 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of "City of Truro"'s record-breaking trip of 1904. P pre 6/91. Steady restoration started 2004, completed 11/06 - BR maroon livery. 11/14 nearing completion of repainting to crimson lake and cream livery for inclusion in a five coach 'Strathspey Highlander' dining set.
Owner Strathspey Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 05/11/2006
Surveyor Keith Holyland
Photo Date 31/05/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/06/2024

Keith Holyland 05/11/2006. Earlier condition
Keith Holyland 05/11/2006. Earlier condition


 

 










 





 

 

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