BR 5756 Mk 2e Tourist Second Open (scrapped) built 1972

BR 5756 Mk 2e Tourist Second Open (scrapped) built 1972

BR 5756 Mk 2e Tourist Second Open (scrapped) built 1972
BR 5756 Mk 2e Tourist Second Open (scrapped) built 1972

 

Present Location Carnforth (scrapped)
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 108
Lot number 30837
Type TSO
First Number 5756
Later Numbers WDS5756
Present Number 5756
Current Livery West Coast Railways maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Mk 2e. P 1992. s. By 11/05 withdrawn from operating fleet and stored OOU. 08/18: confirmed still at Carnforth - ends badly corroded and windows missing; old WCRC logo still in position as shown in main photo above. 02/20: confirmed still at Carnforth. By 03/23: scrapped on site at Carnforth by Ron Hull Group.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Operating No
Survey Date 26/07/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 05/08/2002
Photo by Michael Cope
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 02/02/2024


 

 














 

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