British Railways Mark 2 and Mark 3 Coaches
More modern BR stock isn’t really at home on a railway with period recreation in mind, but many have found work behind the scenes of the heritage operations. However, the Northern section intends to create a full vacuum-braked Mk2 set to replicate another lost era in British Rail history, taking less-efficient vehicles out of rotation as better examples are brought in.
| Number & Name | Description | History & Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. E9389 | Mark 2 BSO(T) | Operational and used regularly on NTHC steam services. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Plc. | 1966 | |
| No. M17055 | Mark 2 BFK | Brought to Loughborough in 2010 for use as a support coach for 45305. Work should be completed at some point in 2012. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway Plc. 5305 Locomotive Association. |
1966 | |
| No. 35512 | Mark 2 BFK | Operational. | BR Blue & Grey. | Private owner. | 1967 | ~ |
| No. E14064 | Mark 2a BFK | Restored as a support coach in 2010 to join 30777 on the mainline. Will remain with the 5305LA locomotives for 2011. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway Plc. 5305 Locomotive Association. |
1967 | |
| No. 5365 Deborah |
Mark 2a TSO | Awaiting a repaint and refurbishment. | BR Blue & Grey. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Plc. | 1968 | ~ |
| No. 5376 | Mark 2a TSO | Awaiting a repaint and refurbishment. | BR Blue & Grey. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Plc. | 1968 | ~ |
| No. E14099 | Mark 2a BFK | Restored as a support coach in early 2010 for use with 5305LA locomotives. Currently with 70013 on the national network for the 2011 mainline season. | BR Lined Maroon. | Great Central Railway Plc. 5305 Locomotive Association. |
1968 | ~ |
| No. E5497 | Mark 2b TSO | Operational. | BR Blue & Grey. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Plc. | 1971 | |
| No. E3377 | Mark 2f FO | Converted into a first class buffet vehicle and works with the Mk2 set at diesel galas, but seldom otherwise gets any use. | BR Blue & Grey. | Ruddington Railway On-Train Catering. | 1973 | |
| No. 10558 | Mark 3 SLEP | Stored at the rear of the Loughborough locomotive shed, volunteer sleeping accommodation. | InterCity Executive. | Great Central Railway Plc. | 1981 | |
| No. 10602 | Mark 3 SLEP | Based at Ruddington, fitted with a makeshift Gymnasium and heritage volunteer accommodation. | InterCity Executive. | Great Central Railway (Nottingham) Plc. | 1983 | ~ |
Read more about this topic: List Of Great Central Railway Locomotives And Rolling Stock, Coaching Stock
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