Present Location | Keighley Worth Valley |
County Location | West Yorkshire |
Designed For | Metropolitan |
Built by | Metro Carriage Wagon |
Type | T |
First Number | 465 |
Later Numbers | KWVR 2 |
Present Number | 465 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Only survivor of this class but is a very standard suburban coach! So: 'unique', but also 'typical'. Round-top doors. Bogie/underframe overhaul completed Summer 2004. 2013-18 loaned to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Rd. By 2019: returned to Ingrow where further detailed enhancements are now under way, 08/19. 03/21: now repainted in "Railway Children" filming livery (see main photo). |
Owner | Vintage Carriages Trust |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some 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 | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/08/2006 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 28/03/2021 |
Photo by | Paul Holroyd |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 12/04/2021 |