LMS 26880 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1950

LMS 26880 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1950

LMS 26880 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1950
LMS 26880 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1950

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For LMS
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 2161
Lot number 1501
Type BTK
First Number 26880
Later Numbers DM395979, TEST CAR NO. 9
Present Number 26880
Current Livery LMSR
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1973. New external plating. '26680' has also been (incorrectly) mentioned. Completion of a 20-year restoration programme expected 12/11. Finish painted in LMS painted style to match the rest of SVR's period III train. By 11/11 in Kidderminster works having brake gear and steam heat finished off.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 15/02/2023

as seen 08/12.
as seen 08/12.

Byron Chamberlain 18/05/2007. Earlier condition
Byron Chamberlain 18/05/2007. Earlier condition

Steve West 14/04/2017
Steve West 14/04/2017


 

 










 





 

 

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