GER 524 Four-wheel 5 Compt. Suburban Second (body only) built 1899

GER 524 Four-wheel 5 Compt. Suburban Second (body only) built 1899

GER 524 Four-wheel 5 Compt. Suburban Second (body only) built 1899
GER 524 Four-wheel 5 Compt. Suburban Second (body only) built 1899

 

Present Location North Norfolk
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 308
Type SY
First Number 524
Later Numbers 6630
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes P 06/10 North Norfolk Railway - from being one of two bodies forming part of private residence at Primrose Lane, Kerdiston, Norfolk. Now refurbished as an educational attraction open to the public at Holt Station, telling the story of grounded bodies in post-railway use, by depicting a 20th century body used as a residence, "The Railway Cottage".
Owner North Norfolk Railway
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 12/08/1999
Surveyor Mike Stanbury
Photo Date 22/04/2017
Photo by Craig Browning
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 21/12/2022

Andrew Jenkins 08/05/2010: earlier view when at Kerdiston
Andrew Jenkins 08/05/2010: earlier view when at Kerdiston


 

 

















 

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