GER 352 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1886

GER 352 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1886

GER 352 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1886
GER 352 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1886

 

Present Location Kirkby Green
County Location Lincolnshire
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 203
Lot number E19
Type CLZ
First Number 352
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built 11/1886, one of an order for only 10 with a different CLZ layout to the others known, having a central luggage compartment between two RH compartments also. W 12/1924 at Ely station. Then in 1926, with GER 355 (qv), to Lynn Road, Ely, first as fruit storage shed, then forming part of a bungalow with 355 (for son and daughter-in-law of owner of the site and both carriages). Seats and some partitions removed. Upon death of Ely bungalow's owners in 1983, both carriages were acquired for preservation by new owners connected with the North Lincolnshire Locomotive Society and moved to Mount Pleasant Farm, Archer Road, Waltham, near Grimsby in April 1985. Partially restored there - especially First compartments over the next few years before move to former North Kelsey Moor Station in 1992. 12/18: purchased on eBay by Kirkby Green Light Railway and moved to their site at Watermill Farm, Kirkby Green, near Sleaford 04/2020. 10/22: exterior restoration complete. Please note that this is PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH STRICTLY NO ADMITTANCE - viewing arrangements must be made by prior contact the owner.
Owner Kirkby Green Light Railway
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Photo Date 03/10/2023
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/10/2023

Ken Hartley 03/10/2023: view from other end
Ken Hartley 03/10/2023: view from other end

1985 - prior to move from Ely: 352 nearest camera, 355 behind
1985 - prior to move from Ely: 352 nearest camera, 355 behind

Ken Hartley 03/10/2023: view of other side
Ken Hartley 03/10/2023: view of other side


 

 










 





 

 

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