BR 34264 Mk 1 Brake Third, later Generating Steam Van built 1952

BR 34264 Mk 1 Brake Third, later Generating Steam Van built 1952

BR 34264 Mk 1 Brake Third, later Generating Steam Van built 1952
BR 34264 Mk 1 Brake Third, later Generating Steam Van built 1952

 

Present Location Downpatrick
County Location Newry, Mourne & Down
Designed For BR
Build Location Ashford / Eastleigh
Built by BR
Diagram number 181
Lot number 30021
Type BTK
First Number 34264
Later Numbers S34264 M34264 3189TL 3189TLA
Present Number 3189TLA
Current Livery Irish Rail (Iarnrod Eireann) black and tan
Gauge 5ft 3in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built for the Southern Region of British Railways as a Brake Corridor Third and used in set 881. Rebuilt at Derby in 1972 as a steam generator van for CIE. Commonly known as "BR Vans". From Inchicore to Downpatrick 07/07. 10/24: earmarked for disposal or scrapping.
Owner Downpatrick & County Down Railway
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 13/09/2014
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 13/09/2014
Photo by Michael Cope
At Risk Yes
Date Record Last Updated 08/10/2024


 

 










 



 

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