GER 969 Six-wheel 6 Compartment Third (body only) built 1887

GER 969 Six-wheel 6 Compartment Third (body only) built 1887

GER 969 Six-wheel 6 Compartment Third (body only) built 1887
GER 969 Six-wheel 6 Compartment Third (body only) built 1887

 

Present Location Melton Constable
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Built by GER
Diagram number 404
Type TZ
First Number 969
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Withdrawn 05/1928. Arrived at North Norfolk Railway, possibly Autumn 1977, from Salters Lode, Downham Market. Initially in Weybourne yard, painted brown on the landward (south) side, used as a store. Later (c 1990?) moved a short distance to the top corner of lower (staff) car park adjacent to station house, turned 180 degrees during move. By 06/02 sold to private owner and moved to Melton, Suffolk, for re-use as storage in "mature woodland". 11/14: not found. 10/21: found at Hindolveston Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk.
Grid Reference TG 04426 30762
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 12/08/1999
Surveyor Mike Stanbury
Photo Date 01/09/1999
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/01/2022

Nicholas Smith 17/09/1978: earlier view at Weybourne
Nicholas Smith 17/09/1978: earlier view at Weybourne


 

 










 





 

 

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