8 Replica of Liverpool & Manchester 2nd Class Open built 1969

8 Replica of Liverpool & Manchester 2nd Class Open built 1969

8 Replica of Liverpool & Manchester 2nd Class Open built 1969
8 Replica of Liverpool & Manchester 2nd Class Open built 1969

 

Present Location Manchester Museum
County Location Greater Manchester
Type Replica
First Number 8
Present Number 8
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester. One of two used for interpretative rides within Museum site. Built in 1990 by Friends of the Museum. On wagon chassis - was vacuum braked, now air braked. Both this and No 7 (qv) rebuilt 2000-02 and back in use.
Owner Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
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 Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 15/07/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/02/2015
Photo by Nick Felton
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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