BR 4786 Mk 1 Second Open Built 1957

BR 4786 Mk 1 Second Open Built 1957

Present Location Dean Forest Railway
County Location Gloucestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built By BR
Diagram Number 94
Lot Number 30376
Type SO
First Number 4786
Later Numbers 99426 W4786
Present Number None
Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes To be P 1989 by Ridings Railtours, but after being vandalised was P 1990 by HLPG. At Dairycoates till 1993. 1961/63: window frames fitted, but early pattern window interior surrounds used (incompatible). 03/83: to North Yorks Moors Railway. Main line certified (for Whitby operation). By 09/17: to Churnet Valley Railway (exchanged for BR 1878 (qv). By 04/19: repainted from BR(W) chocolate and cream livery to unlined BR maroon. 04/25: moved on loan from Churnet Valley Railway to Dean Forest Railway.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 12/04/2003
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 06/04/2019
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 24/04/2025

Steve West 05/06/2012: earlier livery

     








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