Present Location | Carnforth (scrapped) |
County Location | Lancashire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Metro Cammell |
Diagram number | 1 |
Lot number | 30590 |
Type | SLF |
First Number | 2110 |
Later Numbers | 99885 STATE CAR NO. 85 |
Present Number | State Car No. 85 |
Current Livery | LNWR (pseudo) |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1984, refurbished, leased to Great Scottish and Western Railway as 'Sleeper 1' in 'Royal Scotsman' set 1985-9; 1990: 'State Car 85' in 'Queen of Scots'. Bluebell, then Llangollen pre 03/98. Internally rebuilt; externally pseudo-LNWR livery. Crewe 2002; Carnforth by 01/06. 05/08: offered for sale on Ebay. 08/20: confirmed still at Carnforth - further deterioration in condition (see additional photo). 02/23: being scrapped on site. |
External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Satisfactory |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | None |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | 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 | Yes |
Date Record Last Updated | 11/02/2023 |