LSWR 72 Dining Saloon (later ambulance train ward car) built 1907

LSWR 72 Dining Saloon (later ambulance train ward car) built 1907

LSWR 72 Dining Saloon (later ambulance train ward car) built 1907
LSWR 72 Dining Saloon (later ambulance train ward car) built 1907

 

Present Location NRM York
County Location York
Designed For LSWR
Type RF
First Number 72
Later Numbers 4134, 7834, USATC201, AD3018, WGP8800
Present Number WGP8800
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes LSWR Diner 72, rebuilt 1931 as nondescript saloon 7834, later USATC Ward Car 201. To Bicester early 1950s. Carried Queen in 1978. Extensively rebuilt for use as Inspection Saloon at Bicester, where end saloons modified and observation windows fitted. To auction 02/13. Acquired by the NRM 07/14 and into the Great Hall by 28/08/14. NRM have surveyed and confirmed ID and history. 07/16: now on display in Great Hall (see main photo) housing WW1 ambulance train exhibition.
Owner National Railway Museum
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Photo Date 22/09/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/10/2016

Kevin Stroud 12/05/2006. Earlier livery
Kevin Stroud 12/05/2006. Earlier livery


 

  
















 
 

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