LMS 379 12 wheel First Sleeper built 1951

LMS 379 12 wheel First Sleeper built 1951

LMS 379 12 wheel First Sleeper built 1951
LMS 379 12 wheel First Sleeper built 1951

 

Present Location Bere Ferrers
County Location Devon
Designed For LMS
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 2166
Lot number 1570
Type SLF
First Number 379
Later Numbers M379 DB975182
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 6-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1979 at EARM. Asbestos stripped 1986. One of last LMS-style carriages built. Left Chappel 11/9/00 to Bere Ferrers - understood for use as visitor centre. Condition etc as before when seen 06/03. 03/23: confirmed still in situ.
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 12/06/2003
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 02/05/2008
Photo by John Bishop
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 01/04/2023


 

 










 



 

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