| Present Location | East Lancashire |
| County Location | Greater Manchester |
| Designed For | BR |
| Build Location | Wolverton |
| Built by | BR |
| Diagram number | 99 |
| Lot number | 30702 |
| Type | RMB |
| First Number | 1871 |
| Later Numbers | HOWSON BAR |
| Present Number | E1871 HOWSON BAR |
| Current Livery | BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | P.2001 ELR. Refurbished and painted into lined choc/cream livery for use as part of dining set with 4371 and 4784 (q.v.) Middle door plated over on one side. Undergoing light overhaul/repaint 06/11. Back to traffic 10/11 in BR Blue and Grey livery with red cantrail stripe. Steam heat reinstated - now dual heat, dual brake. "Howson Bar" legend retained, in honour of the benefactor whose legacy enabled this vehicle to be purchased. |
| Owner | East Lancashire Railway |
| External Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Underframe Condition | Very Good |
| External Finish | Very Good |
| 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 | Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
| Rarity | Many |
| Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
| Storage | Secure Building |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 29/08/2006 |
| Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
| Photo Date | 03/09/2016 |
| Photo by | Steve West |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 01/01/2025 |
