GER 37 Six-wheel Third Class Saloon built 1897

GER 37 Six-wheel Third Class Saloon built 1897

GER 37 Six-wheel Third Class Saloon built 1897
GER 37 Six-wheel Third Class Saloon built 1897

 

Present Location Embsay
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 16
Lot number 040
Type TOZ
First Number 37
Later Numbers 629
Present Number None
Current Livery GER maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 6 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Withdrawn 07/39, later at RAF Blackwall; centre wheels removed because of gradients and curves. P 1967 by Saffron Walden MRC: at Audley End until 1981. Now again a 6 wheeler, restoration completed. Only Third Saloon in preservation. On North Norfolk Railway for 2002, then back to Embsay. Painted teak effect livery. By 10/21: livery changed (see main photo).
Owner Private (Mr Stephen Middleton)
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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much 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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 24/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 24/10/2021
Photo by Paul Holroyd
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/12/2021

Steve West 04/09/2016. Another view
Steve West 04/09/2016. Another view

Steve West 18/08/2012: earlier view
Steve West 18/08/2012: earlier view


 

 










 





 

 

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