New York Subway 1144 Subway car (body only) built 1935

New York Subway 1144 Subway car (body only) built 1935

New York Subway 1144 Subway car (body only) built 1935
New York Subway 1144 Subway car (body only) built 1935

 

Present Location Quainton
County Location Buckinghamshire
Designed For New York Subway
Built by American Carriage Finance
Type DM
First Number 1144
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes R6-3 stock. W 1976/7: to Stockton-on-Tees 1978/9 as American Diner at 'Zaks on the Tracks' club. To Quainton Road 01/91. Was used for catering; now used as Mess coach. Integral chassis. Other than seating, largely as built. Only one in Britain!
Owner Quainton Railway Society
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 Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 01/07/2003
Surveyor Trevor Paice
Photo Date 29/05/2022
Photo by Rob Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/11/2023

Michael Cope 16/10/2002 Earlier condition
Michael Cope 16/10/2002 Earlier condition

Rob Davidson 29/05/2022: view from other end
Rob Davidson 29/05/2022: view from other end


 

 

















 

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