GNR 2935 Luggage Composite with Lavatory (body only) built 1898

GNR 2935 Luggage Composite with Lavatory (body only) built 1898

GNR 2935 Luggage Composite with Lavatory (body only) built 1898
GNR 2935 Luggage Composite with Lavatory (body only) built 1898

 

Present Location North Cave
County Location East Riding of Yorkshire
Designed For GNR
Build Location Doncaster
Built by GNR
Diagram number 129
Type BCL
First Number 2935
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built 1898-1902, one of 54 built. Accommodation comprised luggage area, toilet, then open Third Class section split into three bays with one a smoking section, then First section. Was in use as a cricket pavilion by Cricket Club at Burton Salmon, Ferrybridge, North Yorkshire until Club folded sometime in 1990s. Since re-felted and subsequently in use as a stable. Had deteriorated considerably by 04/03. 07/16: offered free of charge via Facebook from location still grounded in field at Burton Salmon. By 12/16: acquired and relocated to North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire by owners who intend to conserve it. 2018: No 2935 found chalked on back of the original toilet door once a hardboard panel had been removed; this tallies with '35' found on a visit in July 2003 to this vehicle at its previous location.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Not Applicable
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 Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 11/04/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 25/08/2011
Photo by Dennis Graham
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/11/2019

Andrea Higginson 12/2016. Move to new location (see notes)
Andrea Higginson 12/2016. Move to new location (see notes)

Andrea Higginson 12/2016. View of other side during move
Andrea Higginson 12/2016. View of other side during move


 

 










 





 

 

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