British Railways Mark 1 Coaches
The BR Mark 1 entered service in 1951 as a standardisation of passenger stock on all regions. They were built using the best elements of the four railway companies stock creating a very sophisticated design. One of the largest groups preserved is used every operating day at the Great Central Railway as they fit in well with the 1950s-style atmosphere. Those examples which aren't in storage or under work are compiled into four uniformal rakes, each with brake and catering facilities.
| Number & Name | Description | History & Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1012 | Mark 1 RSO | Awaiting restoration, however this is quite unlikely because its Ruddington base is currently being cleared out of any stock without any historic value or economic use. Before being taken out of service, it served as a cinema vehicle. | N/A. | Private Owner. | 1951 | ~ |
| No. 975046 | Mark 1 BSK | Awaiting the restart of overhaul, which (if completed) should be a major conversion. | Departmental. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1951 | |
| No. ADE321047 | Mark 1 Unclassed RFO | Kept in storage after arriving in 2010; fate undecided. | N/A. (Graffitied) |
BR Standard Coach Group. | 1951 | ~ |
| No. W15207 | Mark 1 CK | Currently at Rothley being worked on. | BR Lined Maroon. | BR Standard Coach Group. | 1953 | |
| No. W15208 | Mark 1 CK | Body stripped for spares and scrapped Spring 2012. Underframe and bogies for Diesel Brake Tender project, underframe now shortened for this role. | BR Lined Maroon. | BR Standard Coach Group. | 1953 | ~ |
| No. W24421 | Mark 1 SK | Undergoing restoration at Rothley, with most attention currently going towards the corridor ends. It has also undergone interior repairs to serve as staff accommodation over weekend events. | BR Chocolate and Cream. | BR Standard Coach Group. | 1953 | ~ |
| No. 3013 | Mark 1 FO | Arrived in 2011 under contract work for the East Somerset Railway, in fairly poor external condition. | BR Blue and Grey. | Private owner. | 1954 | ~ |
| No. 3042 | Mark 1 FO | Renovated in 2010 as part of a £215,000 project to create a new Pullman train. It carries the logo of the project sponsors Cromwell Tools. | Pullman Umber & Cream. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1954 | |
| No. E21031 | Mark 1 BCK | Awaiting major bodywork repairs; interior also damaged by water-logging around the time of arrival. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1954 | ~ |
| No. 24778 | Mark 1 SK | Arrived in late 2010 & is now undergoing overhaul, most work has been going towards the bottom-end & windows. | BR Chocolate and Cream. | Private Owner. | 1954 | |
| No. E34393 | Mark 1 BSK | Refurbished & Repainted over Easter 2012. Now back in service. | BR Blood and Custard. | Private owner. | 1954 | |
| No. E43043 | Suburban Mark 1 CL | Stored at Swithland, awaiting overhaul. | N/A. | Private owner. | 1954 | ~ |
| No. 3172TL | Mark 1 BCK | Originally numbered 21138, this coach was used in Ireland as a steam heat boiler for diesel services. It still serves this function, but it requires repairs before returning into paying accommodation. | Irish Rail Orange & Black. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1955 | |
| No. 3178TLA | Mark 1 BSK | Here, like the aforementioned 3172TL, for train heating purposes. However, it's in need of cosmetic attention. | Irish Rail Orange & Black. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1955 | |
| No. E34738 | Mark 1 BSK | Stored out of working order, originally the subject of a possible wheelchair-users conversion. | BR Blue and Grey. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1955 | ~ |
| No. E3079 | Mark 1 FO | Operational. Originally it was planned to partner it with 3042 in the Pullman train, but this never happened as 3092 was used instead. Now used as part of the main dining rake. | BR Blood and Custard. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1956 | ~ |
| No. SC4207 | Mark 1 TSO | Undergoing overhaul at Ruddington. | N/A. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1956 | |
| No. E4630 | Mark 1 TSO | Removed from regular service in 2011, when E4857 could be used take its place. | BR Blood and Custard. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1956 | |
| No. E9316 | Mark 1 BSO | In service after a quick overhaul & repaint in early 2011, and is the only wheelchair-accessible vehicle currently available. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1956 | |
| No. E15960 | Mark 1 CK | Awaiting overhaul, but considering the need for the availability of high-capacity stock, it seems likely that this will be an early candidate for work. | BR Blood and Custard. | Private Owner. | 1956 | |
| No. 34990 | Mark 1 BSK | On site for unknown reasons, but part of a 4-coach re-railing maintenance set. | Departmental Yellow & Black. | Private Owner. | 1956 | ~ |
| No. W80438 | Mark 1 POS | Available for mail-drop recreations at major special events year-round, such as seasonal steam events. Originally SK 25139, but heavily rebuilt into its current state. | Royal Mail (1960s). | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd. Private owner. |
1956 | |
| No. ADB975638 | Mark 1 BSK | Arrived in 2010, but the exact purpose of this is unknown. | N/A. | Private Owner. | 1956 | |
| No. M1811 | Mark 1 RMB | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. E4662 | Mark 1 TSO | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private Owner. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. 1899 (4758) |
Mark 1 TSO | Rebuilt as a Bar Car, and returned to service in 2010 as part of the Cromwell Tools Pullman. | Pullman Umber & Cream. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. E4788 | Mark 1 SO | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. S25312 | Mark 1 SK | Operational. | BR Green. | Private owner. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. E25366 | Mark 1 SK | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1957 | |
| No. 81343 | Mark 1 BG | Part of the Cromwell Tools Pullman, due to be refurbished at some point to become a miniature exhibition coach. | Pullman Umber & Cream. | Private owner. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. S81382 | Mark 1 BG | Operational, but used seldom on passenger trains. | BR Green. | Private Owner. | 1957 | |
| No. 94407 NBA | Mark 1 BG | Originally 81223 but since converted, and is likely to be removed along with any vehicles deemed unnecessary. | Departmental. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1957 | |
| No. 21184 | Mark 1 BCK | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1958 | |
| No. 21202 | Mark 1 BCK | Arrived in 2010, but is one of the few coaches from that era not owned by BR Standard Coach Group. | N/A. | Private Owner. | 1958 | ~ |
| No. E86129 | Mark 1 GUV | In use as the storage van for the DMU group. Outshopped in full livery at the beginning of 2011, allowing for use on photographic specials and at santa special events. | BR Lined Maroon. | Nottingham (Great Central) DMU Group. | 1958 | ~ |
| No. 86168 | Mark 1 GUV | Kept at Loughborough when not in use. Also numbered at times 93168 and 96187 | Maroon. | Renaissance Railcars. | 1958 | |
| No. 94606 | Mark 1 CCT | Based at Rothley, but planned to be removed once RVP's storage facilities expand enough not to need it. | Maroon. | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd. | 1958 | ~ |
| No. 94707 | Mark 1 CCT | Operational, as the only example of its type bearing the livery it carries. | Tartan Arrow. | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd. | 1958 | |
| No. 1525 | Mark 1 RKB | Restored as the kitchen vehicle for the Cromwell Tools Pullman in Ramparts of Derby in 2010. | Pullman Umber & Cream. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1959 | |
| No. 3092 | Mark 1 FO | Freshly overhauled in 2010 for the Cromwell Tools Pullman Set. | Pullman Umber & Cream. | Private owner. | 1959 | |
| No. S4830 | Mark 1 TSO | Awaiting major overhaul after stripping of disposable components. | BR Green. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1959 | ~ |
| No. E4857 | Mark 1 TSO | Operational after being overhauled & repainted in 2011. | BR Blood and Custard. | Private owner. | 1959 | |
| No. E16070 | Mark 1 CK | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1959 | |
| No. W80301 | Mark 1 POS | Available for mail-drop recreations at major special events year-round, such as seasonal steam events. | Royal Mail (1960s). | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd. | 1959 | |
| No. 80307 | Mark 1 POS | Delivered from the Severn Valley Railway in exchange for ex-Departmental BSK 34606 in May 2012. | Royal Mail. | Private owner. | 1959 | ~ |
| No. 80401 | Mark 1 POT | Arrived February 2011 from the Gloucstershire Warwickshire Railway. Recently repaired and now part of the 1960s TPO set, though has yet to be repainted. | Royal Mail. | Private owner. | 1959 | |
| No. 86709 | Mark 1 GUV | Stored. | Maroon. | Private owner. | 1959 | ~ |
| No. 86830 | Mark 1 GUV | Operational. | Maroon. | Private owner. | 1959 | |
| No. E93565 | Mark 1 GUV | Operational. | BR Rail Blue. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1959 | |
| No. E93579 | Mark 1 GUV | Operational. | Maroon. | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd. | 1959 | ~ |
| No. E94286 | Mark 1 CCT | Operational in the Summer months when lineside fires present a hazard, and thus fitted out with hose pipes to fulfill this function. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1959 | |
| No. 96190 | Mark 1 GUV | Undergoing conversion to serve as a maintenance vehicle for the locomotives of the 5305LA. | Maroon. | Private owner. | 1959 | |
| No. SC1100 | Mark 1 RE | Formerly part of the National Collection, the prototype griddle buffet car has been based here since 2009. While originally intended for use with the Cromwell Tools Pullman, another car was sourced and converted in its place. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1960 | |
| No. E1526 | Mark 1 RKB | Operational as the kitchen car for the main dining rake. | BR Blood and Custard. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1960 | |
| No. S1852 | Mark 1 RMB | Operational. | BR Green. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1960 | |
| No. W1962 | Mark 1 RU | Under restoration at Rothley. | BR Chocolate and Cream. | Private owner. | 1960 | |
| No. 94709 | Mark 1 CCT | Stored. | Maroon. | Private owner. | 1960 | |
| No. 96194 | Mark 1 GUV | Stored. | InterCity Executive (Grafittied). | Private owner. | 1960 | |
| No. E1654 | Mark 1 RBR | Undergoing major restoration. | BR Blood and Custard. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1961 | |
| No. E1695 | Mark 1 RBR | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1961 | ~ |
| No. 1898 (25788) |
Mark 1 SK | In 2010, this coach was purchased from the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway in Scotland, so it could be re-built into a suitable bar for the new Pullman train. | Pullman Umber & Cream. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1961 | |
| No. S4914 | Mark 1 TSO | Operational. | BR Green. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1961 | |
| No. W13313 | Mark 1 FK | Undergoing overhaul. | BR Chocolate and Cream. | Private owner. | 1961 | ~ |
| No. M16168 | Mark 1 CK | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1961 | ~ |
| No. 16190 | Mark 1 CK | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1961 | |
| No. E21242 | Mark 1 BCK | Operational. | BR Blood and Custard. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1961 | ~ |
| No. W25711 | Mark 1 SK | Operational. | BR Chocolate and Cream. | Private owner. | 1961 | |
| No. E4922 | Mark 1 TSO | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1962 | |
| No. E4948 | Mark 1 TSO | Operational. | BR Blood and Custard. | Private owner. | 1962 | |
| No. E4982 | Mark 1 TSO | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1962 | |
| No. 14021 | Mark 1 BFK | Awaiting restoration. | BR Lined Maroon. | Private owner. | 1962 | ~ |
| No. E3126 | Mark 1 FO | Operational. | BR Blood and Custard. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1963 | |
| No. E14023 | Mark 1 BFK | Operational. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Ltd. | 1963 | |
| No. S14026 | Mark 1 BFK | Operational. | BR Green. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1963 | |
| No. W80458 | Mark 1 BPOT | Available for mail-drop recreations at major special events year-round, such as seasonal steam events. | Royal Mail (1960s). | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd. Private owner. |
1967 | |
| No. 80345 | Mark 1 POS | Originally based at Didcot Railway Centre, but moved in Spring 2012 and repainted. Now available for mail-drop recreations at major special events year-round, such as seasonal steam events. | Royal Mail (1960s). | Private owner. | 1968 | ~ |
| No. W80349 | Mark 1 POS | Available for mail-drop recreations at major special events year-round, such as seasonal steam events. | Royal Mail (1960s). | Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd. | 1968 | ~ |
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