BR Mk1 SK
25299
BR Mk3 SLEP 10555
Train Brake System: Vacuum
Bogie Type: Commonwealth bogies
Weight: 36.5 tons
Length: 64ft 6in (approx. 19.6m)
Train Heat: Steam heat
Livery: BR Lined Maroon
Seating: 8 compartments of 8 seats
Status: currently stopped for repairs but otherwise in passenger service
Vehicle Name / Number(s): 25299
Build Year: 1957
Lot Number: 30349
Diagram: 146
Builder: British Rail - Wolverton Works
Classification: Second Corridor (SK)
Withdrawn: 1980
25299 was built by BR Wolverton in October 1957 to Lot 30349, Diagram 146. It was initially allocated to the Midland region - which meant the letter M would've been placed in front of its number, IE M25299. 25299 is a "second corridor" coach, which means it has a corridor down one side with eight compartments of second class seating alongside it. As it was built for the Midland region, it was built to have compartments of 6 seats which are separated by arm-rests. This means it has an original capacity of 48 people. However, later SK coaches didn't contain any armrests and could fit 8 people per compartment. Today, this carriage is laid out like later SK carriages with 8 seats in each compartment.If you have any information about this carriage that you would like to add, please email it to: info@avonvalleyrailway.org.