BR 1865 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1865 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

BR 1865 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961
BR 1865 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet built 1961

 

Present Location Swanage Railway
County Location Dorset
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 99
Lot number 30702
Type RMB
First Number 1865
Later Numbers S1865
Present Number S1865
Current Livery BR(S) Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1993. Beginnings of external rust problem. Some changes to kitchen. Commonwealth bogies. In operating set, then static overflow coach for "Bird's Nest" buffet, then to Norden as static buffet car 4/04 (see additional photo below). By 07/16: moved from Norden as result of Wareham Project works and now situated south of Washpond Lane overbridge (see main photo).
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 01/08/1999
Surveyor Jackie Cope
Photo Date 21/07/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/03/2024

Steve West 10/08/2013. Previous location and use
Steve West 10/08/2013. Previous location and use


 

 










 






 

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