BR 3415 Mk 2f Open First: later Gatwick Express Class 488/2 built 1973

BR 3415 Mk 2f Open First: later Gatwick Express Class 488/2 built 1973

BR 3415 Mk 2f Open First: later Gatwick Express Class 488/2 built 1973
BR 3415 Mk 2f Open First: later Gatwick Express Class 488/2 built 1973

 

Present Location East Kent
County Location Kent
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number AJ204
Lot number 30859
Type FO
First Number 3415
Later Numbers 72505
Present Number 72505
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Class 488 TFOH, converted 1984 from Mk 2F 3415. Was in Unit 488 206. By 03/06: to Barry Tourist Railway. 08/22: moved from Barry to East Kent Light 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 Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Survey Date 09/06/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 30/12/2022
Photo by Christopher Hurst
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/01/2023


 

 














 

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