Present Location | Horncliffe |
County Location | Northumberland |
Designed For | MR |
Build Location | Derby |
Diagram number | 479 |
Lot number | 578 |
Type | Railmotor |
First Number | 2234 |
Later Numbers | 45010 |
Present Number | None |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Steam Railmotor, converted to Officers' Saloon in 1907, but retaining engine unit till 1917. P 1968 by George Dow and moved to siding at Machynlleth (Central Wales) as a holiday home; vandalised whilst there. By 03/77: donated to NRM and accessioned into the National Collection. To Shildon by 06/05: sheeted. By 02/10 moved inside; outside again by 09/15 (see additional photo below). Then de-accessioned from National Collection c.2015 and by 04/16 moved to Chain Bridge Honey Farm, Horncliffe, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2XT. 05/19: confirmed still in situ. |
Grid Reference | NT 936507 |
External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Structural Condition | Derelict/Not Present |
Underframe Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Degree of External Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of Internal Originality | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Not Applicable |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Exceptionally Important |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 19/02/2010 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 06/07/2012 |
Photo by | David Wigley |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 11/07/2019 |