GER 1603 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896

GER 1603 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896

GER 1603 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896
GER 1603 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896

 

Present Location Briston
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 410
Lot number L39
Type TY
First Number 1603
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Widened in its GER working lifetime. (Number 235 has also been suggested). Grounded at private residence: 'The Tin House', Macks Loke (off Stone Rd), Briston, Norfolk. No public access. Removed from against a building (in Norwich?) 1995. Door ventilators and many droplights replaced from a similar vehicle. 10/21: confirmed still in situ.
Grid Reference TG 06656 31598
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 28/03/2001
Surveyor Mike Stanbury
Photo Date 13/05/2018
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/11/2021

Ken Hartley 13/05/2018: another view showing one end
Ken Hartley 13/05/2018: another view showing one end

Mike Stanbury 28/03/2001: earlier condition, viewed from other end
Mike Stanbury 28/03/2001: earlier condition, viewed from other end


 

 

















 

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