GNR 8863 Centre vehicle, Gresley Quad Art Set built 1924

GNR 8863 Centre vehicle, Gresley Quad Art Set built 1924

GNR 8863 Centre vehicle, Gresley Quad Art Set built 1924
GNR 8863 Centre vehicle, Gresley Quad Art Set built 1924

 

Present Location North Norfolk
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GNR
Build Location Doncaster
Diagram number 74
Type T
First Number 8863
Later Numbers 48863 86386
Present Number 48863
Current Livery LNER - Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Articulated
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes With 8861, 8862, 8864 form "Quad Art" four-car articulated Set No 74. P 1967, North Norfolk Railway. Oldest surviving example of articulation? HLF-assisted restoration Carnforth 2003-8. In NNR service 07/08. Lettering, advert frames yet to do. 06/18: roofs refurbished and teak revarnished.
Owner Carriage & Wagon Trust
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 Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Yes
Survey Date 30/07/2008
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 19/06/2008
Photo by Michael Cope
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 07/06/2019


 

 














 

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