LNWR 801 Queen Alexandra's Saloon built 1902

LNWR 801 Queen Alexandra's Saloon built 1902

LNWR 801 Queen Alexandra's Saloon built 1902
LNWR 801 Queen Alexandra's Saloon built 1902

 

Present Location NRM Shildon
County Location Durham
Designed For LNWR
Build Location Wolverton
Type ROY
First Number 801
Present Number 801
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 6-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Queen Alexandra's 12-wheel Clerestory Saloon. Replaced 1941, P 1947 but remained in store at Wolverton till 1963, then at Clapham till 1975. Refurbished at Wolverton 1979/80. NRM 1903. 1.2D Of of pair (other is 800) - this clerestory not as good as 800. To Shildon by 2013.
Owner National Railway Museum
External Structural Condition 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 Few
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 22/08/1998
Surveyor Ian Smith
Photo Date 02/09/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 08/06/2023

Paul Abell 26/01/2018: end view
Paul Abell 26/01/2018: end view


 

 

















 

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