LNER 23956 Gresley Open Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1936

LNER 23956 Gresley Open Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1936

LNER 23956 Gresley Open Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1936
LNER 23956 Gresley Open Third, later Control Train Vehicle built 1936

 

Present Location North Yorkshire Moors
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For LNER
Built by Metro Cammell
Diagram number 186
Type TTO
First Number 23956
Later Numbers 13254
Present Number 23956
Current Livery LNER - Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes W 1961 for Scottish Region Control Train (for use in the event of future hostilities). P 1980 by NRM. Loaned to LNERCA 1995. With 43567 awarded £125,000 HLF grant 08/00. Work delayed by HLF declining a requested "top up" grant. Into service 2005, completed and repainted teak 2006. 12/20: remedial work begun on framing and roof canvas replacement.
Owner National Railway Museum
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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 12/04/2003
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 28/04/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 14/12/2022

Mike Haddon 02/05/2005. Earlier view
Mike Haddon 02/05/2005. Earlier view

Steve West 10/08/2022: interior view
Steve West 10/08/2022: interior view


 

 

















 

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