LMSR 4714 Theatrical Scenery Truck built 1927

LMSR 4714 Theatrical Scenery Truck built 1927

LMSR 4714 Theatrical Scenery Truck built 1927
LMSR 4714 Theatrical Scenery Truck built 1927

 

Present Location Foxfield
County Location Staffordshire
Designed For LMSR
Build Location Derby
Built by LMSR
Diagram number D1882
Lot number 308
Type TST
First Number 4714
Later Numbers 37519 THE BASS BELLE
Present Number 37519 THE BASS BELLE
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Theatrical Scenery Truck: converted 1925 from MR 7-compartment Third 4714 (362 built at Derby between 1881 and 1886). P 1968. Converted to basic observation car (bus seats) early 70s later to more sophisticated Bar Car "THE BASS BELLE" but OOU by 10/02.
Owner Foxfield Light Railway Society Ltd
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 20/10/2002
Surveyor Trevor England
Photo Date 25/03/2106
Photo by Robert Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 07/05/2023

Craig Browning 22/07/2018: later view from other end
Craig Browning 22/07/2018: later view from other end


 

 










 






 

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