GER 1600 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896

GER 1600 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896

GER 1600 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896
GER 1600 Six-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only) built 1896

 

Present Location Burnham Market
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Built by GER
Diagram number 410
Lot number L39
Type TZ
First Number 1600
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 5 compartment body, built 12/1896. Withdrawn 09/1928. P North Norfolk - arrived from Reepham (with GER 1521 qv). Initially on platform at Sheringham but by 1995 stored on chassis ex BR Mk 1 SLO 48026 with GER 1367 (qv). 2004: both to "The Hoste" hotel in Burnham Market - the former railway station is an annexe to this hotel. 1600 restored, including some parts from 1367 before latter was scrapped. 1600 now in use as hotel room.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 12/08/1999
Surveyor Mike Stanbury
Photo Date 15/09/2020
Photo by Craig Browning
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 25/03/2021

Brian Stanway 09/2008: pre-restoration condition
Brian Stanway 09/2008: pre-restoration condition

Ken Hartley 07/08/2017: another post-restoration view
Ken Hartley 07/08/2017: another post-restoration view


 

 










 





 

 

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