LMSR 37909 Luggage & Parcels Van built 1937

LMSR 37909 Luggage & Parcels Van built 1937

LMSR 37909 Luggage & Parcels Van built 1937
LMSR 37909 Luggage & Parcels Van built 1937

 

Present Location Milton of Crathes
County Location Aberdeenshire
Designed For LMSR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by LMSR
Diagram number D1870
Lot number 1050
Type LPV
First Number 37909
Later Numbers ADB975560
Present Number 37909
Current Livery BR Crimson Lake and Cream
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Latterly Stores Van. P 1991 at Brechin. To Royal Deeside by 12/01. For a while at Echt. To Milton of Crathes by 05/08. Much of exteral cladding replaced by non-authentic material. In use as a tool store. Advertised as for sale 08/13. At 05/16 in permanent way yard towards Banchory. 03/22: confirmed still in situ.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Survey Date 30/06/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 28/05/2016
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/05/2023


 

 










 



 

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