Present Location | Downpatrick |
County Location | Newry, Mourne & Down |
Designed For | LMS NCC |
Built by | Harland Wolff |
Diagram number | V15 |
Type | Van |
First Number | 1826 |
Present Number | 688 |
Gauge | 5ft 3in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Was to be standard van. H&W built 5 in 1946/7 but could not complete the intended 100 unless all-steel bodies; NCC insisted on wood and built 11 themselves on H&W u/frames. H&W then completed further 9 - so grand total of 25! One of 4 on site (667, 674, 687, 688) plus 3 u/frames. 10/19: this vehicle was originally thought to be 1888 but has now been confirmed as 1826. |
Owner | Downpatrick & County Down Railway |
External Structural Condition | Fair |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Fair |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 02/10/2004 |
Surveyor | Jackie Cope |
Photo Date | 02/10/2004 |
Photo by | Michael Cope |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 24/10/2019 |