Present Location | Burton upon Trent (Nemesis Rail) |
County Location | Staffordshire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Pressed Steel |
First Number | 81448 |
Present Number | W6310 |
Other numbers | 975325 W6310 |
Owner | Riviera Trains |
Diagram number | 711 |
Lot number | 30400 |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
Operating | Yes |
Stored | Secure Open |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable |
Notes | Former Gangwayed Brake 81448 equipped with an ETS Generator in mid- to late-1970s and used for a time to provide train supply to locomotive-hauled MK3 High Speed Train stock, branded HST GENERATOR CAR for the purpose. Based at the RTC Derby throughout this period, it was later transferred to Crewe and Old Oak Common where it was renumbered 6310. Transferred to Eastleigh upon closure of Old Oak Common where it saw continued use within the Riviera Trains Chocolate and Cream charter set. Operating base moved to Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent. 07/24: overhauled, with livery changed from cholcolate and cream to BR rail blue and pearl grey. |
Inspected by | Byron Chamberlain |
Date of Inspection | 07/04/2004 |
Photo by | Steve West |
Photo Date | 02/07/2022 |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 04/08/2024 |