SR 11179 Motor Open Third Brake (4-COR) Portsmouth Unit Built 1937

SR 11179 Motor Open Third Brake (4-COR) Portsmouth Unit Built 1937

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For SR
Build Location Eastleigh
Built By SR
Diagram Number 2114
Type DMBS
First Number 11179
Later Numbers SET 3131
Present Number 11179
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Accession number 1978-7071. 4-COR. 750 v, 3rd rail. P 1972, stored Brighton till 1977, restored by NRM 1979 and at York apart from 'NRM on Tour' trip to Swindon 1990-1. 2D. '3131' on end and underframe. Externally restored in SR livery: internally retains 'classic' BR 1950's décor. From NRM York to NRM Shildon by 06/12.
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish 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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 04/05/2026
Inspected By Andrew Jenkins
Date of Image 04/05/2026
Photo Taken By Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/07/2026

     








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