BR 35297 Mk 1 BSK, later Courier vehicle, then Support Coach Built 1962

BR 35297 Mk 1 BSK, later Courier vehicle, then Support Coach Built 1962

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built By BR
Diagram Number 181
Lot Number 30699
Type BSK
First Number 35297
Later Numbers 80204
Present Number 80204
Livery West Coast Railways maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Additional Notes Converted 12/86 from Brake Corridor Second (BSK) to Courier Vehicle, design code Then support coach for 6201 at Midland Railway Centre. To East Lancashire Railway by 08/00. To Carnforth by 08/07 - used as WCRC general support coach. 07/08: carries 'Hogwarts Railways' logo. 09/16: freshly painted exterior and 'overhauled' running gear but note the missing windows and the open spaces inside - see additional photo below. 08/18: in paint shop, receiving attention. 02/20: confirmed still based at Carnforth. By 04/23: converted back into a BSK with its roller shutter doors removed, but still retains number 80204. 01/25: noted in use as support coach with Bulleid Pacific 35018 BRITISH INDIA LINE.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproductione
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
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 26/07/2008
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 15/04/2023
Photo Taken By Nathan
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 20/05/2025

Steve West 02/09/2016: earlier view of other side - see Notes above

     








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