BR 6140 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973

BR 6140 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973

BR 6140 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973
BR 6140 Mk 2f, later Gatwick Express Class 488/3 built 1973

 

Present Location East Kent
County Location Kent
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 109
Lot number 30860
Type TSO
First Number 6140
Later Numbers 72620
Present Number 72620
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Converted BR Derby 1983: with 6003/72710 and 6108/72621 formed Gatwick Express Class 488/3 2-car trailer Unit 8311. Into store at March early 2005 for intended March-Wisbech "Bramley Line", but to Barry Tourist Railway by 03/06. 08/22: moved from Barry Tourist Railway to East Kent Railway.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Yes
Survey Date 09/06/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/01/2006
Photo by Paul Emery
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/10/2022


 

 














 

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