GNR 589 Six-wheel 4-compartment Brake Third built 1888

GNR 589 Six-wheel 4-compartment Brake Third built 1888

GNR 589 Six-wheel 4-compartment Brake Third built 1888
GNR 589 Six-wheel 4-compartment Brake Third built 1888

 

Present Location Keighley Worth Valley
County Location West Yorkshire
Designed For GNR
Build Location Doncaster
Diagram number 34A
Type BTZ
First Number 589
Later Numbers DE940281
Present Number None
Current Livery GNR Varnished Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 6 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1966. Was stores van (gutted). Internal bulkheads now reinstated. Previously thought to be ECJS 143 of 1888: but is GNR 589 of 1888. Underframe, running gear restored 2005. External restoration of body well in hand 01/12 with interior restoration to follow. By 04/12 complete other than lining and lettering, upholstery and provision of communication cord.
Owner Vintage Carriages Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some 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 Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 28/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 28/04/2023
Photo by Paul Holroyd
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/05/2023

Mike Haddon 19/06/2016
Mike Haddon 19/06/2016

Paul Abell 07/08/2016. View of compartment
Paul Abell 07/08/2016. View of compartment

Mike Haddon 19/06/2016
Mike Haddon 19/06/2016


 

 

















 

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