LMSR 31407 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1950

LMSR 31407 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1950

LMSR 31407 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1950
LMSR 31407 Gangwayed Full Brake built 1950

 

Present Location Aln Valley Railway
County Location Northumberland
Designed For LMSR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number D2171
Lot number 1579
Type BG
First Number 31407
Later Numbers XDB977037 XDB31407
Present Number XDB977037
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Parcel van; later Deptl use to carry stationery from Crewe (end connectors blanked off). P 1987, Steamtown. Crewe Heritage 1992. Chippenham 1995. WSR 3/99. To Rail Restorations NE at Shildon by 12/08: stripped to bare metal for restoration as part of G5 Project. 12/09: to Weardale Railway. By 02/10 repainted maroon. By 09/18: to Aln Valley Railway. By 09/19: full LMS livery restored.
Owner Aln Valley Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 13/04/2023
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 14/09/2019
Photo by Mike Haddon
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/05/2023

24/03/1999: earlier condition
24/03/1999: earlier condition


 

 

















 

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