LMS 27043 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1951

LMS 27043 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1951

LMS 27043 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1951
LMS 27043 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) built 1951

 

Present Location Ecclesbourne Valley
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For LMS
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 2161
Lot number 1575
Type BTK
First Number 27043
Later Numbers M27043 99701 SR 128
Present Number 27043
Current Livery LMSR
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Awaiting overhaul when seen 9/03. Then had broken window, but boarded over; and was under green cover. Second additional photo taken on first restoration - date not known. 08/23: sent from Strathspey Railway to Lee Sharpe Engineering, Wirksworth for overhaul.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 13/06/1998
Surveyor Ian Boettcher
Photo Date 23/08/2023
Photo by Keith Holyland
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 13/10/2023

Steve West 31/05/2017. Later condition
Steve West 31/05/2017. Later condition

Ted Watkinson: undated - condition after first restoration
Ted Watkinson: undated - condition after first restoration


 

 










 





 

 

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