GER 1528 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Suburban Third (body only) built 1891

GER 1528 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Suburban Third (body only) built 1891

GER 1528 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Suburban Third (body only) built 1891
GER 1528 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Suburban Third (body only) built 1891

 

Present Location Kelsale
County Location Suffolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 421
Type T
First Number 1528
Present Number 1528
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes One of two bodies (with GER 1578 of 1890s) forming abandoned residence at Yoxford, Suffolk. Third body there (6-cmpt 2nd, late 1880s) scrapped. By 08/09: partially restored, one end pillar repaired, one compartment divide remains - at Beech Tree Farm, Quiet Lane, East Green, Kelsale, Saxmundham. 04/22: conformed still in situ - see additional photo.
Grid Reference TM 40485 65517
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Not Applicable
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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 28/08/2009
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 01/11/2014
Photo by John Bishop
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 09/08/2023


Ken Hartley 07/04/2022
Ken Hartley 07/04/2022


 

 

















 

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