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− | BR | + | |image = BR_25346_20150307.jpg |
+ | |caption = BR Corridor Second 25346 | ||
+ | |construc = BR Wolverton | ||
+ | |status = In service | ||
+ | |carno = 25346 | ||
+ | |othernos = M24839 | ||
+ | |designed = | ||
+ | |diagram = 146 | ||
+ | |lot = 30349 | ||
+ | |cartype = [[:Category:Carriage Type SK|SK]] | ||
+ | |seats = 48 | ||
+ | |built = 1957 | ||
+ | |years1 = 1982 | ||
+ | |events1 = Entered preservation | ||
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+ | }}The BR Mark 1 Corridor Second (SK) was the most prolific of the Mark 1 passenger stock, with more than 2,200 built. Those in the Western and Southern regions seated eight per compartment, while those on Midland and Eastern routes seated six per compartment. Early examples featured veneered walls, while later batches used formica laminates. The SKs were an early candidate for withdrawal, being replaced by Mark 2 Open, HST sets and Networker Turbo units.<ref name = StockBook>SVR Stock Book 9th edition</ref><ref name = SVRCT>SVR Charitable Trust</ref> | ||
− | + | BR Mk 1 Corridor Second (SK) No 25346 was built in 1957 at Wolverton to diagram number 146 lot number 30349.<ref>Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey</ref> Lot 30349 was unique in having single-bolster bogies, but 25346 has since been fitted with standard bogies. | |
− | Its appearance was improved in mid-2016 by a "quick repaint". It remains in BR Maroon livery | + | It was overhauled at York just before being withdrawn in 1982, from where it was acquired by the LMS and BR Coach Fund. It began life on the SVR in InterCity blue and grey livery, before being repainted into its original Carmine and Cream in 1984. A further repaint into Maroon livery took place in 2002.<ref name = SVRCT/> |
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+ | It was last overhauled in 2010, and is seen photographed in March 2015 as part of the BR Maroon set. It is now owned by the [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd | SVR Charitable Trust]]. | ||
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+ | Its appearance was improved in mid-2016 by a "quick repaint". It remains in BR Maroon livery. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
− | [[Carriages#BR Designed Coaches | List of carriages | + | *[[Carriages#BR Designed Coaches | List of carriages]] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | [http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1740 25346 on vintagecarriagestrust.org] | + | *[http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=1740 25346 on vintagecarriagestrust.org] |
− | [http://svrtrust.org.uk/our-vehicles/br/25346-2.html 25346 on svrtrust.org.uk] | + | *[http://svrtrust.org.uk/our-vehicles/br/25346-2.html 25346 on svrtrust.org.uk] |
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[[Category: Rolling stock owned by The SVR Charitable Trust]] | [[Category: Rolling stock owned by The SVR Charitable Trust]] | ||
[[Category: Carriage Type SK]] | [[Category: Carriage Type SK]] |
Revision as of 17:51, 21 March 2017
BRBritish Rail or British Railways 25346 Standard Corridor | |
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BRBritish Rail or British Railways Corridor Second 25346 | |
Built By | BRBritish Rail or British Railways Wolverton |
Status | In service |
Number | 25346 |
Other numbers | M24839 |
History | |
Built | 1957 |
Diagram | 146 |
Lot | 30349 |
Type | SK |
Seats | 48 |
1982 | Entered preservation |
BRBritish Rail or British Railways Mk 1 Corridor Second (SK) No 25346 was built in 1957 at Wolverton to diagram number 146 lot number 30349.[3] Lot 30349 was unique in having single-bolster bogies, but 25346 has since been fitted with standard bogies.
It was overhauled at York just before being withdrawn in 1982, from where it was acquired by the LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway and BRBritish Rail or British Railways Coach Fund. It began life on the SVRSevern Valley Railway in InterCity blue and grey livery, before being repainted into its original Carmine and Cream in 1984. A further repaint into Maroon livery took place in 2002.[2]
It was last overhauled in 2010, and is seen photographed in March 2015 as part of the BRBritish Rail or British Railways Maroon set. It is now owned by the SVR Charitable Trust.
Its appearance was improved in mid-2016 by a "quick repaint". It remains in BRBritish Rail or British Railways Maroon livery.
See also
References
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway Stock Book 9th edition
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SVRSevern Valley Railway Charitable Trust
- ↑ Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey
Links
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