BR 16221 Mk 1 Corridor Composite Built 1961

BR 16221 Mk 1 Corridor Composite Built 1961

Present Location Gloucs Warks
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 128
Lot Number 30666
Type CK
First Number 16221
Later Numbers SC16221; 7221
Present Number 7221
Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1986 by Blackpool Loco Soc, at Carnforth until 1992. Then stored OOU at Winchcombe. Restoration started 2011 but suspended due to asbestos; contamination removed 2016; work restarted 08/18. 03/19: complete restoration in progress to return vehicle to operational use for first time since withdrawal from BR. 02/23: restoration completed ready for return to operational use; livery changed from BR Rail grey and pearl blue to BR maroon - carries the name Abigail on one side and Charlotte on the other, the names of the private owner's daughters.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very 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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 10/04/2005
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 02/02/2023
Photo Taken By Rod Wells
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 05/02/2023

Stephen Godber 28/05/2016. Another view.

Rod Wells 31/10/2018: later view.

     








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