GNSR 242 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1893

GNSR 242 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1893

GNSR 242 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1893
GNSR 242 Six-wheel 5 compartment Third (body only) built 1893

 

Present Location Strathspey Railway
County Location Highland
Designed For GNSR
Diagram number 45
Type TZ
First Number 242
Later Numbers 7242
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Main underframe members still present, as are drawhook and safety chain lugs. Plate on one end: 31' 0" 8' 4" x 8' 11" 12' 6 1/2" H 50S 13 1/2 tons. At Boat of Garten.
Owner Strathspey Railway
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Underframe Condition Derelict/Not Present
External Finish Derelict/Not Present
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Poor
Rarity Many
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 06/06/1998
Surveyor Kevin McCallum
Photo Date 31/05/2017
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 23/06/2024

06/06/1998. Earlier condition
06/06/1998. Earlier condition


 

 

















 

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