GER 948 6 Compartment Third (later second) (body only)

GER 948 6 Compartment Third (later second) (body only)

GER 948 6 Compartment Third (later second) (body only)
GER 948 6 Compartment Third (later second) (body only)

 

Present Location Greenstead Green
County Location Essex
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Type T
First Number 948
Later Numbers 767S
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Originally Third class, later second. Previously grounded at Goldhanger, near Maldon. Moved to South Ockendon, Thurrock c.2008. Owners there began restoring to original condition - IDs 394 and 765S found inside doors. 06/16: moved to High Barn Heritage, High Barn Hall Road, Greenstead Green, Halstead, Essex where it has been restored as holiday accommodation by 06/20 - during this work IDs 948 and 767S have been found on frame (see additional photo below).
Owner High Barn Heritage Ltd
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Photo by James Waters
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/02/2021

James Waters 2020: view from other end
James Waters 2020: view from other end

James Waters 05/07/2016: condition on arrival at High Barn Heritage
James Waters 05/07/2016: condition on arrival at High Barn Heritage

James Waters 27/01/2021: numbers found during restoration
James Waters 27/01/2021: numbers found during restoration


 

 










 





 

 

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