Present Location | Dean Forest Railway |
County Location | Gloucestershire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | AB302 |
Lot number | 30732 |
Type | BCK |
First Number | 21267 |
Later Numbers | 2834 |
Present Number | 2834 |
Current Livery | BR Maroon |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Was rebuilt 1988 as Charter Train Staff Coach (Diagram AU 501). Commonwealth bogies, authentic to this rebuild (but not to original build) - as such is one of only two (other is 21270/2833). BN93 Pride of the Nation set (green and cream livery). In store at Old Oak Common until its closure. Then to Eastleigh Arriva TrainCare where seen again 12/14 OOU at rear of TMD - still in green and cream livery. Had not been used for many years. By 06/17: moved to Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. 09/18: to Cranmore Traincare and Maintenance Services for contract repairs. By 04/19: to Dean Forest Railway for use as volunteer accommodation. By 08/19: repainted from BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey livery to BR Maroon. |
Owner | Dean Forest Railway Company |
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 | 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 | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 17/08/2003 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 01/08/2019 |
Photo by | Tim McLennan |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 09/03/2024 |