BR 1875 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet Built 1962

BR 1875 Mk 1 Restaurant Miniature Buffet Built 1962

Present Location East Lancashire
County Location Greater Manchester
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built By BR
Diagram Number 99
Lot Number 30702
Type RMB
First Number 1875
Later Numbers LADY MARGARET
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1991, converted by owner into his home and named in memory of his late wife. Stabled in Rawtenstall bay platform and in use as station cafe. 09/25: still in use as cafe at Rawtenstall station.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Not Applicable
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 Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 29/08/2006
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 03/09/2016
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 11/11/2025

Steve West 03/09/2016. Another view

Kevin Stroud 29/08/2006. Earlier livery

     








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