GER 7 Wisbech & Upwell bogie tramcar Composite (body) built 1884

GER 7 Wisbech & Upwell bogie tramcar Composite (body) built 1884

GER 7 Wisbech & Upwell bogie tramcar Composite (body) built 1884
GER 7 Wisbech & Upwell bogie tramcar Composite (body) built 1884

 

Present Location North Norfolk
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Built by GER
Diagram number 602
Lot number A17
Type C
First Number 7
Later Numbers 60461 E60462E
Present Number 7
Current Livery GER
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 1928: moved to Kelvedon and Tollesbury Light Railway. W 10/51. Probably not Titfield Thunderbolt coach (No. 8?). 01/53: grounded as onion store: Cambs Mus Tech: Rutland. 2002 North Norfolk Railway. Restored Appleby 09/02-05/04. Underframe and bogie frames are "new build" (at Weybourne). 2010: entered service. ONLY surviving tram coach.
Owner North Norfolk 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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 01/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 11/06/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 17/03/2021

Ken Hartley 07/08/2017: another view
Ken Hartley 07/08/2017: another view


 

 

















 

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