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 |