LNER 7960 Kitchen Composite built 1936

LNER 7960 Kitchen Composite built 1936

LNER 7960 Kitchen Composite built 1936
LNER 7960 Kitchen Composite built 1936

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For LNER
Build Location York
Diagram number 187
Lot number 673
Type RC
First Number 7960
Later Numbers 9162, DE321021
Present Number 7960
Current Livery LNER - Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes P 1981. Full rebuild completed at Bewdley 2007. On Met Camm bogies dated 1951. Private owner had over many years almost completed restoration before his sad death. This vehicle gifted 01/11 by his widow to the SVR Charitable Trust which now owns all nine SVR Gresleys. Final completion in 2016 with a fully operational new kitchen and pantry. Appeared at King’s Cross with N2 0-6-2T 1744 on 5th April 2016 in association with unveiling of statue to Sir Nigel Gresley (see main photo). On SVR now in use as a special service vehicle for private hire. Storage is now normally in Kidderminster Carriage Shed when 7960 is not in operational use.
Owner SVR Charitable Trust
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 05/04/2016
Photo by Richard Hill
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 02/10/2016


 

 














 

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