Present Location | Tanfield Railway |
County Location | Tyne & Wear |
Designed For | MSLR |
Build Location | Gorton |
Diagram number | 2A8 |
Type | BTY |
First Number | 888 |
Later Numbers | 23 TR 8 |
Present Number | 8 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | Body only |
Original Underframe | No |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | 34 ft. Converted to Camping coach No. 23 by LNER. Body grounded near Filey, East Yorkshire. To Tanfield ca 1989; restored (on chassis of ex SR PMVY) ca 1991: in service as TR No. 8. Tanfield ref 0079. |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Not Applicable |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 28/08/2005 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 07/08/2022 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 22/10/2022 |