GER 1560 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only)

GER 1560 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only)

GER 1560 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only)
GER 1560 Four-wheel 5 Compartment Third (body only)

 

Present Location Wells-next-the-Sea
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Built by GER
Diagram number 421
Type TY
First Number 1560
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Built 8 foot wide, widened at unknown date. At one time part of a home called 'Railway Villas' (location unknown) and more recently stored in a wood yard near Norwich. 02/17: arrived at Wells and Walsingham Light Railway for restoration as station tea room seating area. 07/20: confirmed still in situ. By 10/21: dismantled - see main photo.
Owner Wells and Walsingham Light Railway
External Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Derelict/Not Present
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 25/02/2017
Surveyor Richard Cullen
Photo Date 29/10/2021
Photo by John Bishop
At Risk Yes
Date Record Last Updated 13/01/2022

Ken Hartley 01/08/2017: earler view from other end
Ken Hartley 01/08/2017: earler view from other end

Ken Hartley 01/08/2017: another earlier view
Ken Hartley 01/08/2017: another earlier view

Richard Cullen 25/02/2017: other side
Richard Cullen 25/02/2017: other side


 

 

















 

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