LNER 6777 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (later POT) built 1931

LNER 6777 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (later POT) built 1931

LNER 6777 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (later POT) built 1931
LNER 6777 Gresley Gangwayed Passenger Brake (later POT) built 1931

 

Present Location Great Central
County Location Leicestershire
Designed For LNER
Build Location Dukinfield
Diagram number 129
Lot number 400
Type BP
First Number 6777
Later Numbers 70268
Present Number E70268E
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built as pigeon van. Converted to POT in late 50's, when Gresley bogies replaced by GER type; W 68. P 1973 by RVP, stored at Hertford till 1975 then at Chappel till 1981. Never carried BR livery: to BR condition ca 64. Some teak panels now plywood. 1993 Interior set out as GPO Museum.
Owner Railway Vehicle Preservations Ltd
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 08/09/2007
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 28/03/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/04/2016

Mike Porter. As seen 07/13
Mike Porter. As seen 07/13


 

 










 





 

 

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