BR 21138 Mk 1 BCK, then Generator Van (scrapped) built 1955

BR 21138 Mk 1 BCK, then Generator Van (scrapped) built 1955

BR 21138 Mk 1 BCK, then Generator Van (scrapped) built 1955
BR 21138 Mk 1 BCK, then Generator Van (scrapped) built 1955

 

Present Location West Somerset Railway (scrapped)
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Built by Chas Roberts
Diagram number 172
Lot number 30187
Type BCK
First Number 21138
Later Numbers 3172TL
Present Number 3172TL
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes BR, then to Irish Rail c01/72 after conversion at Derby to Generator Van (GSV). With three others to Great Central Railway, arriving there 13/4/07. On temporary (B5) bogies when seen 08/07. By 06/19: to Allely's Heavy Haulage, The Slough, Studley. By 05/22: at West Somerset Railway. By 02/23: scrapped on site at Williton by James Peters Metal Recycling (Chelston, Wellington, Somerset).
Owner West Somerset Railway
Grid Reference SP 058638
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
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 Poor and Incomplete
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 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 14/09/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/04/2023

Steve West 16/11/2013 Earlier condition
Steve West 16/11/2013 Earlier condition


 

 










 






 

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