GER 379 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1887

GER 379 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1887

GER 379 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1887
GER 379 Six-wheel Luggage Composite (body only) built 1887

 

Present Location Bressingham
County Location Norfolk
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Built by GER
Diagram number 219
Lot number P20
Type CZ
First Number 379
Present Number 379
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes On u/f but no running gear. 379-C. Built 10/1887: one of 309 to this Diagram between 1886 & 1895. Withdrawn 07/10/28. Was lived in: exterior substantially complete and original, interior gutted but some original material and finish remain. For eventual restoration. By 09/20: relocated on site at Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens and partially sheeted - see second additional photo below. By 11/24: moved from Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens to the garden of a private residence on School Road, Bressingham (one street away from the Museum).
Owner Private
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
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 Poor and Incomplete
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 30/08/2009
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 06/08/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/11/2024

Steve West 06/08/2015 View of opposite side
Steve West 06/08/2015 View of opposite side

Craig Browning 14/09/2020: re-located on site
Craig Browning 14/09/2020: re-located on site


 

 










 





 

 

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