LNER 1592 First Sleeper built 1936

LNER 1592 First Sleeper built 1936

LNER 1592 First Sleeper built 1936
LNER 1592 First Sleeper built 1936

 

Present Location EXPORTED
Designed For LNER
Build Location Doncaster
Diagram number 227
Lot number 670
Type SLF
First Number 1592
Present Number 1592
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Part of General Eisenhower's HQ Train during 1944. P 1969 and exported (with 1591) to the NRM at Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Owner National Railway Museum, Green Bay, Wisconsin
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 13/02/2007
Surveyor Nigel Walls
Photo Date 13/02/2007
Photo by Nigel Walls
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 30/05/2009


 

 














 

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