NER 1661 Clerestory Third Saloon, later Inspection Saloon built 1904

NER 1661 Clerestory Third Saloon, later Inspection Saloon built 1904

NER 1661 Clerestory Third Saloon, later Inspection Saloon built 1904
NER 1661 Clerestory Third Saloon, later Inspection Saloon built 1904

 

Present Location Keighley Worth Valley
County Location West Yorkshire
Designed For NER
Diagram number H, C
Type TZ
First Number 1661
Later Numbers 21661, E902179E, DE902179, 99750, KWVR 22
Present Number 21661
Current Livery NER Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Six-wheel Third Saloon built 1871 for Stockton & Darlington Railway; to NER 1876. Inspection Saloon for Locomotive Superintendent Edward Fletcher from 1884. Then rebuilt to 40 ft vehicle on bogies 1904. Also used by the Worsdell brothers and Raven on the NER, and on the LNER by Thompson and Peppercorn when Deputy CMEs. W 1969: on loan to NRM 19??-?? and to NYMR 1991, then back to KWVR. Featured in the film 'The Railway Children' as 'The Old Gentleman's Saloon'. Was at Waterloo International Station (platform 23) from mid 2010 to January 2011 for stage production of 'The Railway Children'. Usually on display at Oxenhope Exhibition building. Attention needed to underframe. 08/23: returned to operational use.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 28/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 05/03/2022
Photo by Paul Holroyd
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 02/04/2024

Steve West 04/06/2012: earlier view
Steve West 04/06/2012: earlier view


 

 

















 

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