Green / Cream Mk.2 BSO / BFK (?) on the A14...

Afternoon folks,

At approximately 1255 today, while I was driving a Stagecoach Scania Decker on the A14 near Swavesey, a low-loader passed me heading towards Cambridge with a faded Green and Cream liveried Mark 2 Brake coach, possibly a BSO or BFK on the trailer.

Can anyone tell me what coach it was, and where it was heading?

Very Best Wishes,
Bob.

 

A Mk2a BSO was delivered to North Weald Epping Ongar Railway yesterday. This may be what you saw as it was enroute from the GC. I have not seen the vehicle yet, so cannot confirm if this was what your saw. Sorry I do not remeber what the number should be. I will update when I getr more info

 

No doubt GM Simon Hanney will post a news item shortly on EOR's website.

 

Thanks Mark!

 

Had a trawl through the vintage carriage survey this is the only Mk2 I could see on the GC http://www.cs.vintagecarriagestrust.org/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=5323

 

Not much slips past the Nat Pres road-RADAR, and indeed it is at EOR, our Vac braked BSO which is shortly to undergo minor interior restoration and a repaint as we get our vac rake together ready for steam and diesel operation in a few months. More volunteers always appreciated, as it speeds up progress towards getting the trains running and we have a very friendly and welcoming C&W team.

I don't know if I should mention the RFB which we also moved into the railway on the same day, as it appears that has been moved without anyone noticing it!!! )

 

Thanks for the updated info .

Very Best Wishes,
Bob.