Present Location | Carnforth |
County Location | Lancashire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 23 |
Lot number | 30632 |
Type | RU |
First Number | 1961 |
Later Numbers | S1961 |
Present Number | S1961 |
Current Livery | West Coast Railways maroon |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1994. Built as RU, later RB(S). 01/06 became part of Blue Pullman Mk 2 set (Mk 1 buffet cars). By 10/06 in green then to WCRC. At Stewarts Lane; to Carnforth by 12/09. By 07/15 in West Coast Railways maroon livery. |
Owner | West Coast Railway Company |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Satisfactory |
Internal Finish | Very 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 | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 15/05/2005 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 22/04/2023 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 27/05/2023 |