Present Location | NRM Shildon |
County Location | Durham |
Designed For | LMS |
Build Location | Derby |
Diagram number | 1968 |
Lot number | 1035 |
Type | BTK |
First Number | 5987 |
Later Numbers | (5897) |
Present Number | 5987 (5897) |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 07/65 ex Ordsall Lane Manchester privately for use as support vehicle and workshop by the Princess Elizabeth Locomotive Society. Suffered damage to roof and to one compartment when crane collapsed on to it following a fire at Messrs Dowty's factory. Then at Ashchurch till 1977, then to Hereford. Sold to NRM in October 1977; at Carnforth by 1990; seen there 05/00 but to NRM by 08/00. Restoration (including roof and interior) well in hand by 04/10. Repainted in maroon Coronation Scot livery for NRM "LMS" weekend 24-25/09/11 - mis-numbered 5897 over this weekend but very soon corrected. By 11/13 80% restored, with one compartment to trim and the lavatory to reassemble. Returned to LMS Period II livery. By 03/24: moved from York to Locomotion, Shildon. |
Owner | National Railway Museum |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 31/05/2000 |
Surveyor | Michael Cope |
Photo Date | 02/09/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 13/05/2024 |