BR 3083 Experimental Open
| BR 3083 Experimental Open | |
|---|---|
 BR 3083 in 2015 | |
| Built By | BR Doncaster |
| Status | In use |
| Number | BR 3083 |
| History | |
| Built | 1957 |
| Diagram | 74 |
| Lot | 30372 |
| Type | FO |
| Seats | 36 Declassified |
| 1972 | Withdrawn by BR |
| 1973 | Entered service on SVR |
Contents
3083 in service and preservation
Built at the former LNER workshops at Doncaster, the interior design of 3083 incorporated LNER style teak matchboard linings and aluminium trim, with reclining rotating seats. The window spacing is also different from standard Mk 1.
Withdrawn from BR service at London's Old Oak Common in 1972, it was put in to service immediately upon its arrival on the SVR in February 1973, still in InterCity blue & grey livery. Since then it has been repainted in BR Crimson & Cream (1974), BR Western Region Chocolate & Cream (1980), BR Maroon (1990), BR Eastern Region Mock Teak (1999) and BR Maroon again (2009).[1][2]
For current SVR use, the coach has been declassified (i.e. is now 'standard' class), and the seats have been locked so they no longer rotate. 3083 is often used to extend one of the regular carriage sets.
See also
References
Links
3083 on www.vintagecarriagestrust.org in mock teak livery
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