Present Location | Carnforth |
County Location | Lancashire |
Designed For | LNER |
Build Location | Doncaster |
Type | INSP |
First Number | 900580 |
Later Numbers | 1998 LOCH EIL |
Present Number | 1998 LOCH EIL |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Capital stock in 1982, Observation Car on the West Highland line. P 1984 FSE (subject to lease-back agreement with BR) and restored during 1985. Offered for sale 7/99 but not sold. Roof covering defective. Usually stored inside. Underframe seems to have had some repair work done. Confirmed still at Carnforth 08/18 - condition is now poor. |
Owner | West Coast Railway Company |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Fair |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Fair |
Internal Finish | Fair |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 26/07/2008 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 26/07/2008 |
Photo by | Kevin Stroud |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 02/10/2018 |