BR Mk1 BG
81227
British Railways Mk1 BG no.81277
Vehicle Name / Number(s): W81227
Other Number(s): 92057, 92957
Builder: Pressed Steel, Linwood for British Railways
Build Year: 1957
Diagram: 711
Lot: 30163
Classification: Gangwayed Full Brake (BG)
Owner at AVR: Suburban Preservation
Arrived at AVR: 2012
Status: storage vehicle
Mark 1 carriage 81227 was built by Pressed Steel in Linwood, Scotland for British Railways in 1957. It is a gangwayed full brake vehicle meaning it two large luggage storage areas separated by a Guard's office - this type of carriage was often used for carrying parcels. Around the year 1982, 81227 was renumbered 92057 and further renumbered in 1992 to 92957. W81227 is currently owned by Suburban Preservation and is used as storage.Some data sourced from Railway Heritage Register Carriage Survey which is managed by Vintage Carriages Trust.