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| − | + | |image = BR_1682_20150307.jpg | |
| + | |caption = BR Restaurant Buffet 1682 | ||
| + | |construc = Pressed Steel | ||
| + | |status = In service | ||
| + | |carno = E1682 | ||
| + | |livery = BR Maroon | ||
| + | |othernos = | ||
| + | |designed = | ||
| + | |diagram = 24 | ||
| + | |lot = 30628 | ||
| + | |cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type RB / RBR|RB]] | ||
| + | |topscode = [[:Category:Carriage Type RB / RBR|AJ41]] | ||
| + | |seats = 23 unclassified (as built) | ||
| + | |built = 1961 | ||
| + | |years1 = 1981 | ||
| + | |events1 = Arrived on SVR | ||
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| + | }}Unlike the [[:Category:Carriage Type RMB|Restaurant Miniature Buffet (RMB)]] carriage which was only intended to provide quick snacks, the Buffet Restaurant carriage included a full kitchen facility as well as a buffet counter. In regular service they were normally paired with an [[:Category:Carriage Type FO|Open First]] to provide additional seating for diners, having 23 loose chairs themselves. | ||
| − | + | ==Service== | |
| + | BR Mk 1 Buffet Restaurant carriage (RB) No 1682 was built in 1961 by Pressed Steel to diagram number 24 lot number 30628. As built it had a weight of 39 tons and was fitted with Commonwealth bogies. It carried the number E1682 throughout a working life spent on BR's Eastern Region and unlike the majority of the RBs, was never refurbished to become an [[:Category:Carriage Type RB / RBR|RBR]]. It was withdrawn from service in October 1980<ref>[[Bibliography#Other References|Longworth (2013)]] p.21.</ref>. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Preservation== |
| − | Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey< | + | 1682 arrved on the SVR on 11 April 1981 from Thornton Fields Carriage Sidings in East London.<ref name=SB9>SVR Stock Book 9th edition</ref> In 1989 it was re-painted into 1957 Maroon livery with black ends.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref> |
| − | + | In 2005 the [[:Category:SVR fundraising lotteries|SVRA raffle]] 'Carry on Noshing' raised around £10,000 towards the forthcoming 'C1' overhaul.<ref>SVR News 142</ref> In late 2007 the carriage was sent to Rampart in Derby for renovation, using the proceeds from the sale of [[Carriages formerly resident on the SVR|BR Mk 1 Buffet Car 1883]].<ref>SVR News 160</ref> | |
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| + | The photograph shows 1682 at Bridgnorth in March 2015, paired with [[BR 3103 First Open | First Open No 3103]] for '[[Severn Valley Venturer]]' catering use. It is owned by the [[The SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund|SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund]].<ref name=SB9/> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[Carriages#BR Designed Coaches | List of carriages]]<br> | [[Carriages#BR Designed Coaches | List of carriages]]<br> | ||
| − | + | [[Severn Valley Venturer]] | |
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1123 1682 on Railway Heritage Register On-Line] | ||
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| + | {{CarriageNavbox}} | ||
[[Category:Carriage Type RB / RBR]] | [[Category:Carriage Type RB / RBR]] | ||
| + | [[Category:SVR fundraising lotteries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:13, 9 April 2019
| BRBritish Rail or British Railways 1682 Restaurant Buffet | |
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 BRBritish Rail or British Railways Restaurant Buffet 1682 | |
| Built By | Pressed Steel |
| Status | In service |
| Number | E1682 |
| Livery | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Maroon |
| History | |
| Built | 1961 |
| Diagram | 24 |
| Lot | 30628 |
| Type | RB |
| TOPS code | AJ41 |
| Seats | 23 unclassified (as built) |
| 1981 | Arrived on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
Contents
Service
BRBritish Rail or British Railways Mk 1 Buffet Restaurant carriage (RB) No 1682 was built in 1961 by Pressed Steel to diagram number 24 lot number 30628. As built it had a weight of 39 tons and was fitted with Commonwealth bogiesBR's standard carriage bogie from 1955 to 1963, originally designed by the Commonwealth Steel Company (US) and manufactured under licence in the UK. A heavyweight cast steel bogie incorporating sealed roller bearings and coiled suspension to give a superior ride quality and a speed rating of 100mph.. It carried the number E1682 throughout a working life spent on BRBritish Rail or British Railways's Eastern Region and unlike the majority of the RBs, was never refurbished to become an RBR. It was withdrawn from service in October 1980[1].
Preservation
1682 arrved on the SVRSevern Valley Railway on 11 April 1981 from Thornton Fields Carriage Sidings in East London.[2] In 1989 it was re-painted into 1957 Maroon livery with black ends.[3]
In 2005 the SVRA raffle 'Carry on Noshing' raised around £10,000 towards the forthcoming 'C1' overhaul.[4] In late 2007 the carriage was sent to Rampart in Derby for renovation, using the proceeds from the sale of BR Mk 1 Buffet Car 1883.[5]
The photograph shows 1682 at Bridgnorth in March 2015, paired with First Open No 3103 for 'Severn Valley Venturer' catering use. It is owned by the SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund.[2]
See also
List of carriages
Severn Valley Venturer
References
- ↑ Longworth (2013) p.21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th edition
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 142
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 160
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