BR Mk1 RU
1971

Mk1 RU 1971

Train Brake System: Vacuum
Bogie Type: Commonwealth bogies
Weight: 39 tons
Length: 63ft 6in (approx. 19.3m)
Train Heat: Steam
Livery: Pullman Chocolate & Cream
Status: under restoration

Vehicle Name / Number(s): 1971
Build Year: 1962
Lot Number: 30632
Diagram: 23
Builder: British Railways - Swindon Works
Classification: Restaurant Unclassified
Withdrawn: 1994

Kitchen Car no.1971 was built in 1962 at Swindon Works. It is similar to our other kitchen car 1933.

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