Present Location | Margate |
County Location | Kent |
Designed For | NER |
Build Location | York |
Diagram number | 81 |
Type | INSP |
First Number | 305 |
Later Numbers | 2305, DE902177, 99051 |
Present Number | NER 305 |
Current Livery | NER deep crimson |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Clerestory Saloon. Restored by BREL York in 1973, then Didcot, Market Overton, Carnforth. Sold to private owner; moved to Crewe Heritage briefly during 1990; to NYMR 1995; then to East Lancs late 2000; and to Ribble Valley 10/05. 20/03/19: moved to Locomotive Storage Ltd site at Westwood, Margate (part of Hornby works, being planned for a future public railway heritage attraction to be called the One:One Collection). |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Satisfactory |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 24/03/1998 |
Surveyor | Ray Sowerby |
Photo Date | 14/04/2012 |
Photo by | Dan Adkins |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 01/03/2021 |