SECR 2947 (design) SY body, now on SR PMVY u'frame built 1901

SECR 2947 (design) SY body, now on SR PMVY u'frame built 1901

SECR 2947 (design) SY body, now on SR PMVY u'frame built 1901
SECR 2947 (design) SY body, now on SR PMVY u'frame built 1901

 

Present Location Kent East Sussex
County Location Kent
Designed For SECR
Build Location Ashford
Type SY
First Number 2947
Later Numbers K&ESR 88
Present Number 2947
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes LCDR design. Body g. 1921 bungalow Ashford (with LCDR's 52, 68 and 108). P 86, gift Developers to K&ESR Ashford Group: on to cut-down chassis ex SR PMVY 1228 3/95, in use 8/95. 'Ashford Coach'. Restored in orig SECR crimson lake livery - was "2", now "3"!
Owner K&ESR Locomotive Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 05/02/2002
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 23/07/2012
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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