GER 63 Directors' Saloon built 1912

GER 63 Directors' Saloon built 1912

GER 63 Directors' Saloon built 1912
GER 63 Directors' Saloon built 1912

 

Present Location Pontypool Blaenavon
County Location Torfaen
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 29
Lot number R69
Type SAL
First Number 63
Later Numbers 21870, DE900271, 62429, 99058, KESR 96, (3)
Present Number (3)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes 3/1912. GER 63: LNER 63 as Inspection vehicle. From GE to NE Area 1/27 for CCE as 21870, then 900271. W Newcastle 1972: Market Overton 1973; Carnforth 1974; Resco ca 1980, KESR 1989. To Harrogate by 9/99 where restored. To Shildon 11/06 for 18 months loan. To Toronto, Canada, 03/11 for "Railway Children" production: due back end September/early October 2011. By 04/12 to Pontypool & Blaenavon, where likely to stay for three years. Never carried '3' before preservation. 10/19: still at Pontypool & Blaenavon.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 19/02/2010
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 15/09/2019
Photo by Stephen Godber
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 17/10/2019

Steve West 05/09/2015: earlier view of other side
Steve West 05/09/2015: earlier view of other side


 

 
















 

 

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