GER 987 Five Compartment Third (body only) built 1888

GER 987 Five Compartment Third (body only) built 1888

GER 987 Five Compartment Third (body only) built 1888
GER 987 Five Compartment Third (body only) built 1888

 

Present Location Helford
County Location Cornwall
Designed For GER
Build Location Stratford
Diagram number 404
Type T
First Number 987
Present Number 987
Current Livery GWR brown
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes P.2008 from Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk. Now in use a summerhouse at Kestle Wartha, Helford, Cornwall. If running number is correct, is Diagram number 404 and built 1888 - and should be six compartments (five survive). Has this body been shortened when grounded? (If not, error in number etc). 07/18: confirmed still in situ.
Grid Reference SW 75162 26329
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Operating No
Survey Date 22/08/2009
Surveyor Andrew Jenkins
Photo Date 02/07/2015
Photo by Ken Hartley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 08/10/2024


 

 














 

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