LNER 23896 Gresley Corridor Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1935

LNER 23896 Gresley Corridor Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1935

LNER 23896 Gresley Corridor Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1935
LNER 23896 Gresley Corridor Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1935

 

Present Location Kirby Misperton
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For LNER
Built by BRCW
Diagram number 115
Type TK
First Number 23896
Later Numbers 12328 (in 1948), DE321008 (in 1961)
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Withdrawn 1961 for Eastern Region Control Train (for use in the event of future hostilties). P 1980 by Resco Railways but stored in Doncaster until 1984, then to Carnforth. Externally restored, much yet to be done internally. Corridor survives, but compartments opened up for Control Train use. External handbrake on underframe. To North Yorks Moors Railway by 05/10. 07/19: temporary move - for around 2 years - to undercover storage facility at RSR Northeast Ltd, Spennymoor whilst new carriage shed is constructed at Pickering; move gives the LNERCA an opportunity to recommence restoration work if funding can be found. 01/21: funding secured for completion of restoration: reinstating toilet partitions; renovating / replacing corridor screening; fitting compartment partitions. 06/21: moved from RSR Northeast Ltd premises at Spennymoor to LNERCA's unit at Kirby Misperton.
Owner LNER Coach Association
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
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 Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 26/07/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 10/06/2021
Photo by David Cullingworth
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/06/2021

David Cullingworth 10/06/2021: view of other side
David Cullingworth 10/06/2021: view of other side


 

 










 






 

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