GNSR 297 or 298 Toplight Third (body only) built 1914

GNSR 297 or 298 Toplight Third (body only) built 1914

GNSR 297 or 298 Toplight Third (body only) built 1914
GNSR 297 or 298 Toplight Third (body only) built 1914

 

Present Location Yondertown of Knock
County Location Aberdeenshire
Designed For GNSR
Build Location Inverurie
Diagram number 50
Type T
First Number 297 or 298
Later Numbers 7297 or 7298
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Only 6 of this Diagram built. GNSR 297 or 298; LNER 7297 or 7298. Located behind motor repair/garage/ residence at Yondertown of Knock (A95/B9022 junction) south of Gordonstown . One end missing - was formerly used as a garage. In increasingly parlous condition - see additional photos. 03/22: confirmed still in situ.
Owner Private
Grid Reference NJ 546548
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 02/07/2007
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 02/07/2007
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk Yes
Date Record Last Updated 17/05/2022

Steve West 01/06/2017. A later view
Steve West 01/06/2017. A later view

Steve West 01/06/2017. Another later view
Steve West 01/06/2017. Another later view


 

 
















 

 

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