Present Location | Barry |
County Location | Vale of Glamorgan |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 109 |
Lot number | 30860 |
Type | TSO |
First Number | 6108 |
Later Numbers | 72621 |
Current Livery | black |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Converted BR Derby 1983: with 6140/72620 and 6003/72710 formed Gatwick Express Class 488/3 2-car trailer Unit 8311. Into store at March early 2005 for intended March-Wisbech "Bramley Line". By 03/06 to Barry Tourist Railway. By 08/20 to Goodsheds development, positioned on the running track at Hood Road station, Barry (regeneration venture WG/VoG Council). Interior completely gutted to create shop units with additional doors cut into access side. NOTE unable to confirm which vehicle is 6108 and which is 6003 (q.v.). Photos show the middle vehicle. |
Grid Reference | ST111674 |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Satisfactory |
Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
Degree of External Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | None |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Storage | Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 09/06/2007 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 27/08/2021 |
Photo by | Kevin Stroud |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 19/08/2023 |