Metropolitan 3 Milk Van built 1896

Metropolitan 3 Milk Van built 1896

Metropolitan 3 Milk Van built 1896
Metropolitan 3 Milk Van built 1896

 

Present Location LT Museum Acton
County Location London
Designed For Metropolitan
Built by BRCW
Type MV
First Number 3
Later Numbers BDV700
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes W 1936 for use as Breakdown Van BDV700. Restored to original condition 5/1963 for Underground Centenary, displayed at Clapham till 1975, stored at W Ruislip till 1979. Covent Garden Museum but to Acton during rebuilding.
Owner London Transport Museum
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 14/10/1999
Surveyor Paul Holroyd
Photo Date 25/04/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 17/03/2023


 

 














 

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