BR 80458 Post Office Brake Stowage Van Built 1968

BR 80458 Post Office Brake Stowage Van Built 1968

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built By BR
Lot Number 30782
Type BPOT
First Number 80458
Present Number 80458
Livery Royal Mail TPO red
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Remained in service until the end of TPO operation in Jan 2004. Stored at Euston for possible preservation. Bought by two Railway Vehicle Preservations members 2006, and to Great Central Railway 11/07. 10/25: restoration work has begun.
Owner Railway Vehicle Preservations
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition 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 Few
Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date of Image 16/11/2013
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 25/10/2025

Previous condition 27/12/2007

     








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