LNWR 2997 Corridor Composite (underframe only) built 1920

LNWR 2997 Corridor Composite (underframe only) built 1920

LNWR 2997 Corridor Composite (underframe only) built 1920
LNWR 2997 Corridor Composite (underframe only) built 1920

 

Present Location Peak Rail
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For LNWR
Build Location Wolverton
Diagram number 131
Type CK
First Number 2997
Later Numbers 8107, 4772, DM395136
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1978 by GCR Coach Group and at Quainton until sold to private owner 1987, then Carnforth until donated to Crewe Heritage Centre. From there to Wolverton Works 07/08. Intention was to restore for a proposed new museum in Wolverton. In the event this did not go ahead. Back to Crewe Heritage Centre 06/11 where intention is to restore at some stage. 03/22: body believed scrapped - no longer visible but there was an underframe in its position. 06/22: underframe moved from Crewe to Peak Rail. 12/23: underframe confirmed still stored at Peak Rail and still carrying frame of LNWR 3061 (qv).
External Structural Condition Not Applicable
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 26/07/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 19/05/2018
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 06/02/2024

William Snook 10/03/2018: another view
William Snook 10/03/2018: another view

Steve West 19/05/2018: view of other side
Steve West 19/05/2018: view of other side

William Snook 10/03/2018: another view
William Snook 10/03/2018: another view


 

 










 






 

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