BR W80301 Post Office Sorting Carriage built 1959

BR W80301 Post Office Sorting Carriage built 1959

BR W80301 Post Office Sorting Carriage built 1959
BR W80301 Post Office Sorting Carriage built 1959

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For BR
Built by BR
Where built Wolverton
First Number 80301
Present Number W80301
Other numbers E80301
Diagram number NS501
Lot number 30486
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 Several
Historical Importance of some Importance
Notes 2nd BR built PO Sorter. P 1998 by RVP members. B5 bogies. ETH fitted, steam heat, mail exchange equipment, some minor interior items removed. 2002 Repainted into original livery. 2006-7 traductor arm and catching net fitted and operational. Some minor internal work outstanding. By 09/16: at Burton upon Trent (Nemesis Rail) for overhaul following collision. By 12/16: returned to Great Central Railway following repairs.
Inspected by Kevin Stroud
Date of Inspection 08/09/2007
Photo by Alan Tagg
Photo Date 13/07/2013
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/10/2021

Steve West 25/01/2019: later view of other side
Steve West 25/01/2019: later view of other side

Robert Davidson 22/09/2021: more recent view
Robert Davidson 22/09/2021: more recent view

  
 
 

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