BR 4754 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1954

BR 4754 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1954

BR 4754 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1954
BR 4754 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open built 1954

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built by BR
Diagram number 93 / AC204
Lot number 30375
Type TSO
First Number 4754
Later Numbers W4754 WGP8806
Present Number WGP8806
Current Livery BR(S) Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 04/03: on long-term loan from MoD to Avon Valley, ex Bicester Military Railway. Intended to use in Avon Valley Dining Train. Back to Bicester by 03/09. Believed that this vehicle was offered for sale 04/14 by Ramco of Skegness - who quoted an incorrect current number. 06/14: moved to Bluebell Railway - still in MoD livery. 03/19: restoration in progress - see second additional photo below. 07/19: window mouldings being installed, sidelights fitted, new door cards made, some water-damaged parts of the carriage have begun to be restored; seating is being re-trimmed in early BR-era “boomerang” moquette. 10/23: being repainted in BR(S) green. 09/24: into operation use.
Owner Bluebell 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 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 08/06/2014
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 27/05/2014
Photo by David Chappell
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 10/11/2024

Steve West 04/15: another view
Steve West 04/15: another view

Bradley Wurth 11/03/2019: restoration in progress
Bradley Wurth 11/03/2019: restoration in progress


 

 

















 

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