Present Location | Carnforth |
County Location | Lancashire |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Derby |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 78 |
Lot number | 30754 |
Type | PFP |
First Number | 546 |
Later Numbers | E'BETH GASKELL, 99670, CONISTON W'R, CY MANCHESTER |
Present Number | 99670 CITY OF MANCHESTER |
Current Livery | West Coast Railways maroon |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Mk 2: 1983 'Elizabeth Gaskell', 'Coniston Water' 1987. P 1991 by Manchester Executive Railway Co and named "City of Manchester": sold 1996 to West Coast Railway Co. Not currently in use: rust beginning around frames. Authenticity relative to last BR refurb. 02/20: confirmed still at Carnforth - condition deteriorating. |
Owner | West Coast Railway Company |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Satisfactory |
External Finish | Fair |
Internal Finish | Fair |
Degree of External Originality | Some 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 | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 26/07/2008 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 26/07/2008 |
Photo by | Kevin Stroud |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 11/08/2020 |