LNER 1222 Gresley Restaurant First built 1929

LNER 1222 Gresley Restaurant First built 1929

LNER 1222 Gresley Restaurant First built 1929
LNER 1222 Gresley Restaurant First built 1929

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For LNER
Build Location Doncaster
Diagram number 10C
Type RF
First Number 1222
Later Numbers 651, 9019, DE320907
Present Number DE 320907
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Ended service at Stratford as a staff vehicle for track machine 76203. P.1991 by Railway Vehicle Preservations member, stored Nene Valley until 1993 to GCR. Remains in storage at Swithland, while the owner collects parts for a full rebuild to original condition.
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 25/01/2019
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/03/2019

07/13: earlier view from other side
07/13: earlier view from other side


 

 

















 

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