LNER 641 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937

LNER 641 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937

LNER 641 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937
LNER 641 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937

 

Present Location North Yorkshire Moors
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For LNER
Build Location York
Diagram number 167
Lot number 761
Type RB
First Number 641
Later Numbers 9129, 99610
Present Number 641
Current Livery LNER - Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1974, on Dart Valley until sold to LNER Coach Association members in 1983. In service since 1993. Internal panels new ply, covered with modern flame-retardant 'cloth'. 02/18: to L.S.Engineering (based at Wirksworth on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) for major overhaul. 08/19: returned to Pickering for completion of overhaul and lining and lettering.
Owner LNER Coach Association
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 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 Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 12/04/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/08/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 12/12/2022

Steve West 05/06/2012. Earlier view of other side
Steve West 05/06/2012. Earlier view of other side


 

 

















 

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