MSLR 888 4 wheel 4 compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1885

MSLR 888 4 wheel 4 compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1885

MSLR 888 4 wheel 4 compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1885
MSLR 888 4 wheel 4 compartment Brake Third (body only) built 1885

 

Present Location Tanfield Railway
County Location Tyne & Wear
Designed For MSLR
Build Location Gorton
Diagram number 2A8
Type BTY
First Number 888
Later Numbers 23 TR 8
Present Number 8
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 34 ft. Converted to Camping coach No. 23 by LNER. Body grounded near Filey, East Yorkshire. To Tanfield ca 1989; restored (on chassis of ex SR PMVY) ca 1991: in service as TR No. 8. Tanfield ref 0079.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
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 Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 28/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/08/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/10/2022

Steve West 04/05/2014 Unidentified SR PMVY underframe for MSLR 888
Steve West 04/05/2014 Unidentified SR PMVY underframe for MSLR 888

Steve West 04/05/2014: earlier view from other end
Steve West 04/05/2014: earlier view from other end


 

 

















 

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