BR RB004 Prototype BRE-Leyland Railbus Built 1984

BR RB004 Prototype BRE-Leyland Railbus Built 1984

Present Location Lathalmond
County Location Fife
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built By BL Workington
Type Railbus
First Number RB004
Later Numbers 01
Present Number RB004
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes //BRE-Leyland 200 hp railbus, ex ABB York. Was on trials in North Aerica ad in Sweden. Last 'relay' rather than 'solid state' control? P 1994 Embsay, then Telford by 8/04 where operating and repainted by 5/06. To Llangollen 05/11. Further work on engine and electrics to improve reliability gave successful service. To Midland Railway Centre at Butterley by 08/11. At Whitrope by 06/12. To Lathalmond 09/25.
Owner Northumbria Rail
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 27/06/2012
Inspected By David Wigley
Date of Image 07/10/2018
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 24/02/2026

     








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