LNER 52255 Gresley Open Third built 1935

LNER 52255 Gresley Open Third built 1935

LNER 52255 Gresley Open Third built 1935
LNER 52255 Gresley Open Third built 1935

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For LNER
Build Location York
Diagram number 186
Lot number 594
Type TO
First Number 52255
Later Numbers 13547, DE321005
Present Number 52255
Current Livery LNER - Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Withdrawn 1961 for Control Train as Office Coach. P 1980. Refurbished 1998. Part of LNER teak running set. Was privately owned: purchased by SVR Rolling Stock Trust 06/11, who plan to improve the non-authentic interior during 2012. 09/16: outshopped from overhaul and upgrade at Kidderminster C&W works.
Owner SVR Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 07/01/2023

Richard Hill 14/09/2016. Interior following overhaul and upgrade
Richard Hill 14/09/2016. Interior following overhaul and upgrade

Richard Hill 14/09/2016
Richard Hill 14/09/2016


 

 










 





 

 

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