BR 4814 Mk 1 Second Open (converted to RMB) Built 1959

BR 4814 Mk 1 Second Open (converted to RMB) Built 1959

Present Location West Somerset Railway
County Location Somerset
Designed For BR
Built By BRCW
Diagram Number 94
Lot Number 30473
Type TSO
First Number 4814
Later Numbers WHITBREAD BAR
Present Number W4814
Livery BR(W) Chocolate and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes P 1976, converted to 1st Open 1980/1 using 2nd Class Pullman seating, with micro buffet then added. Refitted to 'Whitbread Bar' for GWR150 (1985): loose seating. Repanel/refit 1987: refurbished 1992 - now a general Catering vehicle. B4 bogies fitted 1999
Owner West Somerset Railway plc
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproductione
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Poor
Rarity n/a
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 08/05/2004
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 12/08/2013
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 12/06/2016

Steve West 01/05/2016. View of other side of vehicle.

     








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