LNER 4268 Gresley BGP (Pigeon Van) (body only) built 1940

LNER 4268 Gresley BGP (Pigeon Van) (body only) built 1940

LNER 4268 Gresley BGP (Pigeon Van)  (body only) built 1940
LNER 4268 Gresley BGP (Pigeon Van) (body only) built 1940

 

Present Location Doldowlod, nr Llandrindod Wells
County Location Powys
Designed For LNER
Build Location York
Diagram number 245
Lot number 983
Type BGP
First Number 4268
Later Numbers E70491E, MM3023, M99628, ZDB975399
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes P 1981 by MNLPS. grounded at Hereford as a store and workshop: all running gear removed but underframe retained. To Llangollen 1993 and placed on bogies recovered from LNER 61710, scrapped at Mangapps Farm. From Llangollen 10/14 to Doldowlod Old Station Caravan Park, Llanwrthwl, nr Llandrindod Wells where being renovated for holiday accommodation.
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Operating No
Survey Date 20/10/2014
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 01/05/2010
Photo by Peter Lund
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/01/2024


 

 














 

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