BR 4489 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open Built 1956

BR 4489 Mk 1 Tourist Second Open Built 1956

Present Location Bideford
County Location Devon
Designed For BR
Build Location York
Built By BR
Diagram Number 93
Lot Number 30243
Type TSO
First Number 4489
Present Number S4489
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1982, craned off rails at Mid Hants 1984 as Museum coach till sold 1992: Bideford Station Museum. In BR green livery. Toilet end converted to Buffet/Shop. End saloon is display area for 'Tarka Trail'.
Owner Devon County Council
Grid Reference SS 456263
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Fair
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 22/05/2026
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 22/05/2026
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 16/07/2026

Rob Davidson 08/02/2019: view from other end

     








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