BR 86898 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959

BR 86898 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959

BR 86898 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959
BR 86898 Mk 1 GUV (General Utility Van) built 1959

 

Present Location Henstridge
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Built by Pressed Steel
Diagram number 811
Lot number 30616
Type GUV
First Number 86898
Later Numbers 93898 DB977558 061207
Present Number 061207
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Formerly at Bristol Kingsland Road. A few broken and boarded windows - otherwise seems to be as left Departmental service. Understood to be for stores use for diesel components. 02/24: sold by Dean Forest Diesel Association and moved from Dean Forest Railway to Vincent Engineering, Henstridge, Somerset.
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 01/06/2001
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 20/02/2024
Photo by Nigel Benning
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/10/2024


 

 














 

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