MR 1753 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (underframe only)

MR 1753 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (underframe only)

MR 1753 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (underframe only)
MR 1753 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (underframe only)

 

Present Location East Somerset
County Location Somerset
Designed For MR
Type TZ
First Number 1753
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Underframe only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Six-wheeler. Only recently identified. Chassis re-used 1932 as underframe for LMS CCT 5012 (qv). Preserved at Rutland and then Swindon & Cricklade. Two buffer turrets have been changed in opposite corners by British Steel. CCT body scrapped (having become very rotten) 06/08 and chassis moved to Midsomer Norton to be re-used again for restoration of body of MR 255 (qv). Attached to MR 255 20/12/2010. 29/06/20: moved with MR 255 from Midsomer Norton to East Somerset Railway.
Owner MR 255/1753 Trust
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 19/02/2012
Surveyor Steve Ehrlicher
Photo Date 19/02/2012
Photo by Steve Ehrlicher
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 07/05/2023

Steve Ehrlicher 27/05/2022
Steve Ehrlicher 27/05/2022


 

 










 





 

 

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