BR Mk3 Sleeper
10555

BR Mk3 SLEP 10555

Train Brake System: Air
Bogie Type: BR4 Accommodation bogies
Weight: 33 tons
Length: 75ft (approx. 22.9m)
Train Heat: Air conditioning
Livery: Intercity Swallow
Seating: 11 sleeping berths
Status: used as volunteer overnight accommodation

Vehicle Name / Number(s): 10555
Build Year: 1981
Lot Number: 30960
Diagram: 7
Builder: British Rail - Derby Works
Classification: Sleeper with Pantry (SLEP)
Withdrawn: ?

Sleeper carriage 10555 was built in 1981 by British Rail at Derby Works for overnight sleeper trains across the country. At AVR it's used as overnight sleeping accommodation for our volunteers.

If you have any information about this carriage that you would like to add, please email it to: info@avonvalleyrailway.org.