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 |