BR 1805 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

BR 1805 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

BR 1805 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957
BR 1805 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1957

 

Present Location Swindon & Cricklade Railway
County Location Swindon
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 97
Lot number 30485
Type RMB
First Number 1805
Present Number 1805
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1993 privately, Llangollen. To S&C by 12/6/99. Restoration to original condition started late 2005 following transfer to a new Syndicate. Restored and repainted in BR(W) chocolate and cream liveryby 06/07. 05/19: repaint in progress (see main photo).
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 13/03/1999
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 18/05/2019
Photo by Bradley Wurth
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/03/2024

Steve West 05/07/2015: earlier livery
Steve West 05/07/2015: earlier livery


 

 

















 

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