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}}21254 is a BR Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite (BCK) carriage, having two first class and three second class compartments as well as a small guard's compartment. Only 276 of this type were built; they were often used on overnight sleeper trains.<ref name=StockBook>SVR Stock Book 9th Edition</ref> | }}21254 is a BR Mk 1 Brake Corridor Composite (BCK) carriage, having two first class and three second class compartments as well as a small guard's compartment. Only 276 of this type were built; they were often used on overnight sleeper trains.<ref name=StockBook>SVR Stock Book 9th Edition</ref> | ||
| − | 21254 was built at Derby in 1963 to diagram number 171 lot number 30731.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref> Prior to withdrawal from service in 1981 it was noted in use on the "Night Scotsman" services into Kings Cross. It arrived on the SVR in August | + | 21254 was built at Derby in 1963 to diagram number 171 lot number 30731.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref> Prior to withdrawal from service in 1981 it was noted in use on the "Night Scotsman" services into Kings Cross. |
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| + | ==21254 in preservation== | ||
| + | It arrived on the SVR in August 1981, having been purchased by a trustee of [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund]].<ref name=StockBook/> | ||
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| + | In May 2017 it was undergoing restoration with all 10 doors, including locks, serviced, plus a full repaint.<ref>SVR 'Branch Lines' e-newsletter May 2017</ref> | ||
It was photographed in March 2015 as part of the BR Maroon set. | It was photographed in March 2015 as part of the BR Maroon set. | ||
Revision as of 10:50, 6 June 2017
| BRBritish Rail or British Railways 21254 Brake CompositeCarriage having more than one class of seating, ie First and Third or latterly First and Standard. Corridor | |
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 BRBritish Rail or British Railways Brake CompositeCarriage having more than one class of seating, ie First and Third or latterly First and Standard. Corridor 21254 | |
| Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Derby |
| Status | In service |
| Number | 21254 |
| Other numbers | W21254, E21254 |
| History | |
| Built | 1963 |
| Diagram | 171 |
| Lot | 30731 |
| Type | BCK |
| Seats | 12 first, 18 standard |
| 1981 | Preserved on SVRSevern Valley Railway |
21254 was built at Derby in 1963 to diagram number 171 lot number 30731.[2] Prior to withdrawal from service in 1981 it was noted in use on the "Night Scotsman" services into Kings Cross.
21254 in preservation
It arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in August 1981, having been purchased by a trustee of The Erlestoke Manor Fund.[1]
In May 2017 it was undergoing restoration with all 10 doors, including locks, serviced, plus a full repaint.[3]
It was photographed in March 2015 as part of the BRBritish Rail or British Railways Maroon set.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th Edition
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway 'Branch Lines' e-newsletter May 2017
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