BR 2500 Sleeper Second (twin berth, pantry) built 1957

BR 2500 Sleeper Second (twin berth, pantry) built 1957

BR 2500 Sleeper Second (twin berth, pantry) built 1957
BR 2500 Sleeper Second (twin berth, pantry) built 1957

 

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Build Location Doncaster
Built by BR
Diagram number 10
Lot number 30036
Type SLSTP
First Number 2500
Later Numbers M2500 2909
Present Number 2500
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1984 by FSE, ex Royal Train. Last use appears to have been for filming - louvres etc cosmetically attached. 07/08: now OOU and derelict. 02/20: confirmed still at Carnforth - further deterioration in condition.
Owner West Coast Railway Company
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
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 27/03/2020


 

 














 

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