BR Mk 1 Gangwayed Brake (BG), more usually known as a “NAV” and can also be known as a “Full Brake”.
№ M84031 was built by Cravens Ltd in 1956 as №81031 and allocated to the Midland region.Subsequently the coach became M81031 then later M84031 and was vacuum brake & steam heat fitted when in BR service.
Since arriving at the Northampton & Lamport Railway the coach has been converted for use as the “Platform 3 Buffet” and Santa’s Grotto at Pitsford & Brampton station.

BR Mk1 BG № M84031 in Pitsford Sidings,
the broken windows have been plated over.
NPCCS | Cravens Ltd. | BR Mk1 BG | |||||||||
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Built: | 1956 | Works №: | 81031 | ||||||||
Builder: | Cravens Ltd. | Type: | Mk1 BG Gangway Brake | ||||||||
Diagram №: | 711 (NA501) | Weight: | 31 ton | ||||||||
Length: | 58 ft | Lot №: | 30224 | ||||||||
№ of Seats: | None | Load Capacity: | 8 ton | ||||||||
Made Redundant / Withdrawn: | N/A | Date Preserved: | 1988 | ||||||||
Arrived at NLR: | 16th June 1988 | Current Status: | Operational |