Present Location | West Somerset Railway |
County Location | Somerset |
Designed For | GWR |
Build Location | Swindon |
Diagram number | E159 |
Lot number | 1589 |
Type | BCK |
First Number | 6705 |
Present Number | 6705 |
Current Livery | GWR chocolate and cream |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1967 and exported to American "Steamtown", initially in Vermont till relocation to Scranton. Given by US National Parks Service to WSSRT: sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia 16 Mar 07. To Crewe Heritage for renewal of exterior steel cladding, repairs to internal framing and to internal fittings. 05/11: to West Somerset Railway (at Williton) where restoration work was completed (see photo). |
Owner | West Somerset Steam Railway Trust |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Satisfactory |
External Finish | Not Applicable |
Internal Finish | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Originality | Much 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 | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 26/07/2008 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 04/11/2017 |
Photo by | Paul Dunn |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 05/11/2017 |