BR 48004 Mk 1 Second Lavatory Open Built 1955

BR 48004 Mk 1 Second Lavatory Open Built 1955

Present Location Llangollen
County Location Denbighshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Doncaster
Built By BR
Diagram Number 330
Lot Number 30092
Type SLO
First Number 48004
Present Number E48004
Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P post 1977. On ten year loan from Butterley to Llangollen 03/96. Awaiting necessary funds to begin restoration. To North Norfolk by 11/10, then back to Llangollen 03/15 for restoration - a major project since many interior components were missing. 12/17: restoration complete - in unlined maroon livery with 'chain link' moquette (see internal photo below).
Owner Llangollen Railway Trust
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 11/10/2003
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 18/05/2018
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 13/04/2026

John Joyce 05/10/2018: interior view

     








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