MR 581 Six-wheel Kitchen Car (body only) built 1897

MR 581 Six-wheel Kitchen Car (body only) built 1897

MR 581 Six-wheel Kitchen Car (body only) built 1897
MR 581 Six-wheel Kitchen Car (body only) built 1897

 

Present Location Llay
County Location Wrexham
Designed For MR
Build Location Derby
Diagram number D532
Type Kitchen
First Number 581
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Much-modified MR Kitchen Car grounded at Burton Heights, Higher Lane, Llay. By 08/07 exterior completely boarded over to protect from further deterioration. 04/23: confirmed still in situ.
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 05/02/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 14/04/2023
Photo by Steve Ehrlicher
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 07/05/2023

Jon Fitness 30/08/2007: earlier view
Jon Fitness 30/08/2007: earlier view


 

 










 





 

 

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