BR 5446 Mk 2b Tourist Second Open built 1969

BR 5446 Mk 2b Tourist Second Open built 1969

BR 5446 Mk 2b Tourist Second Open built 1969
BR 5446 Mk 2b Tourist Second Open built 1969

 

Present Location Burton upon Trent (Nemesis Rail)
County Location Staffordshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 105
Lot number 30791
Type TSO
First Number 5446
Later Numbers W5466
Present Number 5446
Current Livery BR Network South East
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Mk 2b. Stored at Kineton, until P. Mid Norfolk by 11/08. In "as withdrawn" condition - and in storage sidings near Thruxton at 03/17. 04/21: moved from Mid Norfolk Railway to PNP Events Ltd, Halesfield, Telford who run The Polar Express Train Ride at a number of heritage railways; installed in their warehouse (see second additional photo below) to be used as rehearsal space for actors working on The Polar Express and for testing special effects; to be cosmetically restored into Polar Express Livery - pale blue and maroon. Please note: no public access, but can be viewed by prior arrangement and at the discretion of PNP Events. By 09/23: moved from Halesfield to Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent.
Owner PNP Events Ltd
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Fair
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 Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 24/09/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 21/06/2009
Photo by Richard Cullen
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/12/2023

Samuael West 29/03/2017. Later view
Samuael West 29/03/2017. Later view

Paul Hughes 19/04/2021: see Notes above
Paul Hughes 19/04/2021: see Notes above


 

 










 





 

 

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