LMS LMS-built replica of 1838 Travelling Post Office built 1938

LMS LMS-built replica of 1838 Travelling Post Office built 1938

LMS LMS-built replica of 1838 Travelling Post Office built 1938
LMS LMS-built replica of 1838 Travelling Post Office built 1938

 

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For LMS
Type Replica
Present Number 282693
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Built 1938 by LMS for Centenary of Travelling Post Offices. LMS 4-wheel chassis: LMS boxes, LNWR buffer headstocks. Underframe carries "282693".
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
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 As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 01/08/2000
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 02/09/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 01/11/2023


 

 










 



 

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