GER 167 Four-wheel 4 Compartment First (body only) built 1883

GER 167 Four-wheel 4 Compartment First (body only) built 1883

GER 167 Four-wheel 4 Compartment First (body only) built 1883
GER 167 Four-wheel 4 Compartment First (body only) built 1883

 

Present Location Alphamstone
County Location Essex
Designed For GER
Built by Cravens
Diagram number 103
Type FY
First Number 167
Later Numbers 167F
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Widened 1902 for use on suburban services. W 9/23: body G Kesgrave (Ipswich) as part of bungalow till 1987. P 1989: to Tilbury juxta Clare 1995: to Ovington (Suffolk) 01/00. Wooden underframe intact. To Coppins Farm, Alphamstone 2006. By 05/14 work shown in photo above completed and in use as holiday accommodation. 02/20: confirmed still in use as holiday accommodation.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Fair
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Poor
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Under Cover
Operating No
Survey Date 29/08/2009
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 29/08/2009
Photo by Mike Porter
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 01/04/2020


 

 














 

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