LNER Restaurant Third (or Unclassified?) (body:scrapped)

LNER Restaurant Third (or Unclassified?) (body:scrapped)

LNER Restaurant Third (or Unclassified?) (body:scrapped)
LNER Restaurant Third (or Unclassified?) (body:scrapped)

 

Present Location Mains of Auchingoul, near Inverkeithny (scrapped)
County Location Aberdeenshire
Designed For LNER
Type RT
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built as a Restaurant Car in the 1920's and rebuilt as a Cafeteria Car in the early 1950's with BR windows and a formica interior. 9 side windows, with sliding sidelights replaced with Mk1 versions suggests Restaurant (diag 11, 16 or 145). Prior to this resting place it was used as a transport cafe alongside the A96 near Huntley. Then was in use as a club room for the local Clay Pidgeon Shooting Club. 06/17: ownership of this vehicle is unknown. It straddles a burn (see second additional photo) which is the boundary between two adjoining properties whose owners intend to dispose of the body in the near future. Anyone wanting parts should actively consider retrieving them asap. Confirmed broken up on site in 2019.
Grid Reference NJ 610489
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Derelict/Not Present
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Interest
Operating No
Survey Date 23/10/2010
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 01/06/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/10/2021

Steve West 01/06/2017. View from other end
Steve West 01/06/2017. View from other end

Steve West 01/06/2017. Shows position of body straddling burn
Steve West 01/06/2017. Shows position of body straddling burn


 

 










 





 

 

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