BR 35299 Mk 1 BSK, later Courier vehicle, now Support Coach built 1962

BR 35299 Mk 1 BSK, later Courier vehicle, now Support Coach built 1962

BR 35299 Mk 1 BSK, later Courier vehicle, now Support Coach built 1962
BR 35299 Mk 1 BSK, later Courier vehicle, now Support Coach built 1962

 

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 181
Lot number 30699
Type BSK
First Number 35299
Later Numbers 80217
Present Number 80217
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 Converted from BSK to Courier Vehicle with roller shutter door etc, design code NN503. P 1994 as support for 34027 at North Yorks Moors Railway. Commonwealth bogies. Then support for 75014 at P&DR by 06/03. To Carnforth as general support coach by 11/05.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 26/07/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/07/2021
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/07/2021


 

 














 

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