Eastern Counties 64 Four-wheel 3 compartment First built 1852

Eastern Counties 64 Four-wheel 3 compartment First built 1852

Eastern Counties 64 Four-wheel 3 compartment First built 1852
Eastern Counties 64 Four-wheel 3 compartment First built 1852

 

Present Location NRM York
County Location York
Designed For Eastern Counties
Type FY
First Number 64
Later Numbers EX5
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Altered ca 1880 to PW Engineers' Saloon - hence the observation windows. GER number EX5. W ca 1898. Body on to underframe of ECR 63 'preserved' by GER 1889 (see second additional phot below). Used by LNER for displays during 1930s: at High Meads during war: in open under tarpaulins briefly in 1960s: long at Bressingham: now NRM.
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
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 Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 01/08/2000
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 02/09/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 25/04/2016

As seen 2012
As seen 2012

Steve West 02/09/2015 Close-up of underframe
Steve West 02/09/2015 Close-up of underframe


 

 










 





 

 

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