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 |