Metropolitan 400 Metropolitan Railway Second built 1899

Metropolitan 400 Metropolitan Railway Second built 1899

Metropolitan 400 Metropolitan Railway Second built 1899
Metropolitan 400 Metropolitan Railway Second built 1899

 

Present Location LT Museum Covent Garden
Designed For Metropolitan
Build Location Neasden
Type S
First Number 400
Later Numbers 6703, 519
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes EMU 1921-40. P 1962, stored at Clay Cross & Preston Park till restoration by LT at W Ruislip 1976-8, but not on display till arrival Covent Garden in 1979. 515, 518, 519 variously on interior of doors. Very few carriage cards in position.
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much 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 Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 14/07/1999
Surveyor Paul Holroyd
Photo Date 14/07/1999
At Risk No


 

 














 

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