LNER 70654 6-w Thompson Non-gangwayed Passenger Brake built 1950

LNER 70654 6-w Thompson Non-gangwayed Passenger Brake built 1950

LNER 70654 6-w Thompson Non-gangwayed Passenger Brake built 1950
LNER 70654 6-w Thompson Non-gangwayed Passenger Brake built 1950

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For LNER
Build Location Stratford
Built by BR
Diagram number 358
Lot number 1284
Type BZ
First Number 70654
Present Number E70654E
Current Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 6 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Six-wheel Thompson non-gangwayed passenger brake. P 1978 by RVP member. Restored to non-original BR maroon 1979. Ran 1981-90, then fell into disuse. Sold to RVP and extensively rebuilt (including full outer reskin)- winning Transport Trust award in 2003.
Owner Railway Vehicle Preservations
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very 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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 28/03/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/12/2017


 

 














 

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