LNER 70754 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (Pigeon Van) built 1943

LNER 70754 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (Pigeon Van) built 1943

LNER 70754 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (Pigeon Van) built 1943
LNER 70754 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (Pigeon Van) built 1943

 

Present Location North Yorkshire Moors
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For LNER
Build Location York
Diagram number 245
Lot number 1073
Type BGP
First Number 70754
Later Numbers 041366
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1991. Still mainly in Departmental condition, was slowly being restored to original condition. External repaint to resemble teak finish, but limited actual restoration being done. Stored in open with no protection. By 06/19: moved from Stephenson Railway Museum to DC Engineering and Restorations, Shildon. By 04/20: moved to Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. 02/21: restoration completed and returned to North Yorks Moors Railway - will be used as an education centre (including a disabled toilet) at Goathland station.
Owner North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 28/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/08/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 10/12/2022

Michael Cope 13/02/2006 Earlier condition
Michael Cope 13/02/2006 Earlier condition

Steve West 03/05/2014: condition prior to restoration
Steve West 03/05/2014: condition prior to restoration


 

 










 





 

 

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