LNER 2459 Four-wheel Horse Box, later 'Cashier's Coach' built 1954

LNER 2459 Four-wheel Horse Box, later 'Cashier's Coach' built 1954

LNER 2459 Four-wheel Horse Box, later 'Cashier's Coach' built 1954
LNER 2459 Four-wheel Horse Box, later 'Cashier's Coach' built 1954

 

Present Location Ribble Steam Railway
County Location Lancashire
Designed For LNER
Build Location Earlestown
Built by BR
Diagram number 9
Lot number 1662
Type HBY
First Number 2459
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Built at Earlestown after nationalisation to an LNER design. Sold to Manchester Ship Canal Co 1965 as 'Cashier's Coach No. 3'. P 1983. At Southport till to Preston Docks 1999. Alterations have been made to the horse compartment.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 15/09/1999
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 02/02/2003
Photo by Mike Stanbury
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/01/2019


 

 










 



 

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