GER 297 Four-wheel Brake Third (body only) built 1874

GER 297 Four-wheel Brake Third (body only) built 1874

GER 297 Four-wheel Brake Third (body only) built 1874
GER 297 Four-wheel Brake Third (body only) built 1874

 

Present Location Marlesford
County Location Suffolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 501
Type BTY
First Number 297
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Wihdrawn 1901, body grounded on platform of former Marlesford Station, Suffolk. Complete, interior dry - see first additional photo below. 04/22: confirmed still in situ.
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
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 Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 20/06/2015
Surveyor Mike Hector
Photo Date 07/04/2022
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 13/05/2022

Mike Hector 20/06/2015: interior view
Mike Hector 20/06/2015: interior view

Ken Hartley 07/04/2022: view of other side
Ken Hartley 07/04/2022: view of other side

Ken Hartley 07/04/2022: view of other side from other end
Ken Hartley 07/04/2022: view of other side from other end


 

 

















 

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