BR 5252 Mk 2 Second Open (body only) (Scrapped) Built 1966

BR 5252 Mk 2 Second Open (body only) (Scrapped) Built 1966

Present Location Moyasta Junction
County Location Co. Clare
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 87
Lot Number 30752
Type SO
First Number 5252
Later Numbers 4108
Present Number 4108
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Ex BR Mk 2 vehicle purchased by Irish Rail and converted to 5ft 3in gauge as Standard Class Open. Monocoque construction. Now grounded body in PW Yard of West Clare Railway. As left IR service, except seats removed. Mid-2022: scrapped on site.
Owner West Clare Railway
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Several
Importance Some Interest
Operational No
Date Inspected 22/10/2004
Inspected By Colin Holliday
Date of Image 15/09/2013
Photo Taken By Peter Wreford
At Risk No
Scrapped Yes
Record Last Updated 20/06/2026

     








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