Present Location | Severn Valley |
County Location | Worcestershire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 99 |
Lot number | 30670 |
Type | RMB |
First Number | 1853 |
Later Numbers | E1853 W1853 |
Present Number | M1853 |
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 | Acquired from Rail Charter Services 03/99. Refurbished 1999. Part of the BR Mk1 crimson lake and cream running set. |
Owner | Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) plc |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | 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 | 25/08/2006 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 03/09/2022 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 21/02/2023 |