GER 424 Six-wheel Third, later Second (body only) built 1892

GER 424 Six-wheel Third, later Second (body only) built 1892

GER 424 Six-wheel Third, later Second (body only) built 1892
GER 424 Six-wheel Third, later Second (body only) built 1892

 

Present Location Mid Suffolk Railway
County Location Suffolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 404
Lot number X27
Type TZ
First Number 424
Later Numbers 771, 6939
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes 4/1892. Converted to Second 5/1920 as 771. LNER 6939. Withdrawn 5/1937, grounded at Southend Victoria. P 1985 North Woolwich Museum. To Mid Suffolk Railway Summer 2005. By 09/12 in Workshop undergoing restoration for use as replacement to the Railway's present (static) Bar Car. Completed and in use as such by 06/14.
Owner Mid Suffolk Light Railway
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Poor and Incomplete
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 30/08/2009
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 23/08/2023
Photo by Andrew Jenkins
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/03/2024

Mike Haddon 29/05/2014. Earlier view
Mike Haddon 29/05/2014. Earlier view


 

 










 






 

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