Present Location |
Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry |
County Location |
Shropshire |
Designed For |
BR |
Build Location |
York |
Built By |
BR |
Diagram Number |
371 |
Lot Number |
30045 |
Type |
BS |
First Number |
43145 |
Later Numbers |
E43145; KWVR 30 |
Present Number |
E43145 |
Livery |
BR Maroon |
Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
Original Underframe |
Yes |
Original Bogies |
Yes |
Additional Notes |
P mid 70's. Modified lighting (BR): modern window surrounds. Refurbished 1996 but by 12/12 had been OOU for some time and deteriorating. 12/17: purchased from Keighley and Worth Valley Railway by Cambrian Heritage Railways. 01/18 moved to Oswestry to prepare it for return to operational use. |
Owner |
Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) Ltd |
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 |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity |
Fair |
Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
Rarity |
Several |
Importance |
Some Interest |
Storage |
Secure Open |
Operational |
Yes |
Date Inspected |
28/08/2006 |
Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
Date of Image |
20/04/2025 |
Photo Taken By |
William Snook |
At Risk |
No |
Scrapped |
No |
Record Last Updated |
02/05/2025 |