BR 5254 Mk 2 Second Open (scrapped) built 1966

BR 5254 Mk 2 Second Open (scrapped) built 1966

BR 5254 Mk 2 Second Open (scrapped) built 1966
BR 5254 Mk 2 Second Open (scrapped) built 1966

 

Present Location Carnforth (scrapped)
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 87
Lot number 30752
Type SO
First Number 5254
Later Numbers W5254
Present Number W5254
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 P2001. Internal use at Derby Etches Park before to East Lancashire Railway (ELR). Remained OOU at Buckley Wells but ELR advised long term restoration project. 11/20: moved from ELR to Carnforth. By 07/21: scrapped on site at West Coast Railway Company, Carnforth.
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
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 no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Operating No
Survey Date 29/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 08/09/2021


 

 














 

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