BR PC1 Advanced Passenger Train Gas Turbine Power Coach Built 1972

BR PC1 Advanced Passenger Train Gas Turbine Power Coach Built 1972

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Type APT vehicle
First Number PC1
Present Number PC1
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Articulated
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Accession number 1976-7002. Power Car No. 1. High-speed repaint for June 2003 NRM 'RailFest', then to Shildon by 11/04.
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
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 Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 04/05/2026
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 04/05/2026
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/07/2026

     








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