BR 21146 BR Mk 1 BCK, later CIE Generating Steam Van Built 1955
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| BR 21146 BR Mk 1 BCK, later CIE Generating Steam Van Built 1955 |
| Present Location |
Inchicore |
| County Location |
Co. Dublin |
| Designed For |
BR |
| Build Location |
Wakefield |
| Built By |
Charles Roberts |
| Lot Number |
30187 |
| Type |
BCK |
| First Number |
21146 |
| Later Numbers |
W21146 3173TL |
| Present Number |
3173TL |
| Gauge |
5ft 3in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
No |
| Additional Notes |
Built as BR Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite. Converted to Generating Steam Van for CIE in 1971 at BREL Derby (and regauged). Commonly known as 'BR Vans'. Part of a fleet purchased by RPSI from Irish Rail as they became available. Restoration work completed and back into service 05/15. By 06/23: moved from Mullingar to Inchicore. |
| Owner |
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Some Interest |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
23/01/2007 |
| Inspected By |
Colin Holliday |
| Date of Image |
02/07/2023 |
| Photo Taken By |
Peter Rigney |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
02/01/2026 |
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| Craig Browning 13/10/2018: earlier view of other side |
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| Craig Browning 13/10/2018: conversion plate |
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