Present Location | Burton upon Trent (Nemesis Rail) |
County Location | Staffordshire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 163 |
Lot number | 30790 |
Type | BFK |
First Number | 14105 |
Later Numbers | 17105; 2905 |
Present Number | M17105 |
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 | B5 bogies. Converted to Royal 2905. Surplus 2001; sold to Riviera, renumbered 17105 as per sale terms. In use as staff couchette with on-board diesel generator (with roof access) to provide electric train supply (ETS). 01/06: to form part of Riviera's new VIP set - in Oxford Blue livery (see additional photos). In store at Old Oak Common until its closure, then based at Eastleigh Arriva TrainCare and later moved to Mossend Yard. By 06/17: moved to Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. By 09/19: livery changed to BR Rail Blue and Pearl Grey. |
Owner | Riviera Trains |
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 | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 07/04/2004 |
Surveyor | Byron Chamberlain |
Photo Date | 08/04/2022 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 28/03/2024 |