Romney Hythe 102 Composite Luggage Van built 1974

Romney Hythe 102 Composite Luggage Van built 1974

Romney Hythe 102 Composite Luggage Van built 1974
Romney Hythe 102 Composite Luggage Van built 1974

 

Present Location Romney Hythe
County Location Kent
Designed For Romney Hythe
Built by Romney Hythe
Type BTO
First Number 102
Present Number 217
Gauge 15in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 6 seats, closed, sliding door. Painted teak. Romney Hythe/Allchin. 101 & 102 noted as "Luggage Brake", 103 & 104 as "Baggage Brake": RHD/Allchin, RHD/Bunn; otherwise no noticeable difference! Now all noted as Luggage Van. By 2019 body removed and underframe in use as a flat wagon numbered 217.
Owner Romney Hythe Dymchurch
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
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 Some Interest
Storage Under Cover
Operating Yes
Survey Date 29/07/2000
Surveyor Trevor England
Photo Date 11/08/2019
Photo by John Bishop
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 22/11/2023

Previous condition 29/07/2000 - Trevor England
Previous condition 29/07/2000 - Trevor England


 

 

















 

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