BR 4494 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open Built 1956

BR 4494 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open Built 1956

Present Location Loch Awe
County Location Argyll & Bute
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built By BR
Diagram Number 93
Lot Number 30243
Type TSO
First Number 4494
Later Numbers SC4494
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1989? Main line slewed to allow delivery. Is in former goods yard; station itself re-opened 1985. Two seating bays replaced by serving counter etc: formerly in catering use as cafe. New owners - refurbished 2006-2009 and now self-catering unit. Repainted back to West Highland Green/Cream.
Owner Caledonian Camping Coach Company
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish 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 Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 15/08/2013
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 26/05/2025
Photo Taken By Daniel Wotawa
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 27/07/2025

Former cafe appearance 19/06/2007 Roger Budd

     








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