BR Mk1 BSK
34531

Mk1 BSK 34531

Vehicle Name / Number(s): 34531
Build Year: 1955
Lot Number: 30095
Diagram: 181
Builder: British Railways - Wolverton Works
Classification: Brake Second Corridor (BSK)
Withdrawn: August 1989

Train Brake System: Air braked only
Bogie Type: BR1 bogies
Weight: 33 tons
Length: 63ft 6in (approx. 19.3m)
Train Heat: Electric heating
Livery: BR Blue & Grey
Seating: 4 compartments of 8 seats
Status: Stored - awaiting restoration

34531 is Brake Second Corridor type Mark 1 carriage built for British Railways at their Wolverton works in 1955. It is a similar carriage to 35255. It is currently stored on site awaiting it's turn to be restored to working order. As part of the restoration, vacuum brakes and steam heating will be re-installed.

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