Present Location | Manchester Museum |
County Location | Greater Manchester |
Designed For | Manchester Birmingham |
Built by | Wright and Sons |
Type | FY |
Later Numbers | 1 |
Present Number | 1 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | To Shrewsbury & Hereford Railway pre 1874. Derailed 1874, one end damaged. Body grounded nearby at Dorrington Grove. P 1986 at Llangollen by LNWRSoc members, to Manchester 1993. Very extensively restored/rebuilt and on to wagon chassis ex 555859 by 1997. |
Owner | Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Fair |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 15/07/2006 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 12/08/2017 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 27/08/2017 |