BR 4963 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

BR 4963 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

BR 4963 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962
BR 4963 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1962

 

Present Location Bodmin & Wenford Railway
County Location Cornwall
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 89
Lot number 30690
Type TSO
First Number 4963
Present Number W4963
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 Commonwealth bogies. P 1994 Rail UK: Carnforth: 1995 to Riviera Trains and to East Somerset. Seats re-covered blue/grey in traditional style. Riviera Set CP01. Crewe Carriage Shed by 10/00. Bodmin & Wenford by 09/05.
Owner Bodmin & Wenford Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 12/08/2024
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 12/08/2024
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/10/2024


 

 














 

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