LMS 42608 Four-wheel Horse Box built 1949

LMS 42608 Four-wheel Horse Box built 1949

LMS 42608 Four-wheel Horse Box built 1949
LMS 42608 Four-wheel Horse Box built 1949

 

Present Location Midland Railway Centre
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For LMS
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 2125
Lot number 1534
Type HBY
First Number 42608
Later Numbers M42608
Present Number M42608
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1971 by Derby Corporation. 4 wheel horse box, fully restored to original style. Manger doors rebuilt; some new leather fitted. Usually on display in Matthew Kirtley Museum, Swanwick Junction, but at times used in Vintage Train (see main photo).
Owner Derby City Council
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 27/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 07/05/2018
Photo by Paul Abell
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/05/2018

Steve West 06/10/2012. Partial view of interior
Steve West 06/10/2012. Partial view of interior


 

 

















 

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