BR 3070 Mk 1 First Open Built 1955

BR 3070 Mk 1 First Open Built 1955

Present Location Mid Hants
County Location Hampshire
Designed For BR
Build Location Doncaster
Built By BR
Diagram Number 73
Lot Number 30169
Type FO
First Number 3070
Later Numbers S3070 FERN
Present Number S3070
Livery BR(S) Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Built for Southern Region. P 1982 Mid Hants Railway. Used for the 'Watercress Belle' dining train in pseudo Pullman livery. Privately owned by an individual 1987 to 1996, then by the 'Belle Group' (a group of Shareholders). By 01/23: livery changed to BR(S) green.
Owner Belle Group
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 15/05/2005
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 21/01/2023
Photo Taken By Peter Wreford
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 16/10/2024

John Bishop 01/07/2008: earlier livery

     








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