Present Location | Boness |
County Location | Falkirk |
Designed For | NBR |
Build Location | Cowlairs |
Diagram number | 152 |
Type | SPEC |
First Number | 461 |
Later Numbers | 32283, DE320577, SCR99800 |
Present Number | 461 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Invalid Saloon. Classed as CK by LNER. Rebuilt as DE's Saloon in 1951. P 1972 by SRPS, and at Falkirk till 1981. Corridor connection added at one end. Saw service as "Buffer Stop" catering vehicle until permanent café built. By 08/12: interior restoration well under way with exterior work also progressing. Mechanical overhaul to start soon. By 08/13: interior work completed on kitchen and one saloon. External painting in progress, with one end completed and lined out. 08/16: now just awaits final finishing internally and externally. 08/17: now fully painted and lined (see main photo); some internal work to complete along with mechanical issues, but well on the way. 11/18: final finishing - lining and lettering - in progress; work on the interior almost complete. 11/20: lining and lettering process now in its final stages. 04/23: bodywork complete; running gear overhaul in progress with many new parts and others refurbished with new bushes. |
Owner | Scottish Railway Museum Trust |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Satisfactory |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Poor |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 21/09/2002 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 05/03/2017 |
Photo by | Don Clarke |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 28/04/2023 |