BR 25856 Mk 1 SK, then student dormitory (Scrapped) Built 1962

BR 25856 Mk 1 SK, then student dormitory (Scrapped) Built 1962

Present Location Midland Museum of Transport
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 146
Lot Number 30685
Type SK
First Number 25856
Later Numbers 18856, TCL 99160, E25856
Present Number M18856
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes P 1989 by Travelling College (converted to student dormitory). Sold 1993 from storage at Old Oak Common to Bluebell; 1995, grounded at Wythall. Museum will not fund repairs. For sale but no takers - scrapping by East Midlands Metals started 02/06, completed by 07/06.
Owner BAMMOT (Midland Museum of Transport)
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Poor and Incomplete
External Condition Satisfactory
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Rarity n/a
Importance Some Interest
Storage Under Cover
Operational No
Date Inspected 20/10/2003
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 01/05/2006
Photo Taken By Paul Emery
At Risk No
Scrapped Yes
Record Last Updated 24/04/2016

     








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