BR 2127 Mk 1 Sleeper First (scrapped) built 1961

BR 2127 Mk 1 Sleeper First (scrapped) built 1961

BR 2127 Mk 1 Sleeper First (scrapped) built 1961
BR 2127 Mk 1 Sleeper First (scrapped) built 1961

 

Present Location Carnforth (scrapped)
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 1
Lot number 30687
Type SLF
First Number 2127
Later Numbers 99360, 99887 THE ROYAL SCOTSMAN
Present Number The Royal Scotsman
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1983 by Steam Locomotive Operators Association; sold to Great Scottish and Western Railway 1987 and used in the 'Royal Scotsman' rake. Commonwealth bogies. To Carnforth by 05/00 and left to deteriorate since. By 07/08: OOU and derelict. 02/20: confirmed still at Carnforth - further deterioration in condition. By 03/23: scrapped on site at Carnforth by Ron Hull Group.
Owner Royal Scotsman/GSWR
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
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 31/01/2024


 

 










 



 

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