LMS 8761 Corridor Composite (later WW2 Ambulance Car) built 1924

LMS 8761 Corridor Composite (later WW2 Ambulance Car) built 1924

LMS 8761 Corridor Composite (later WW2 Ambulance Car) built 1924
LMS 8761 Corridor Composite (later WW2 Ambulance Car) built 1924

 

Present Location Keighley Worth Valley
County Location West Yorkshire
Designed For LMS
Build Location Wolverton
Diagram number 1694
Lot number 30
Type CK
First Number 8761
Later Numbers 3515, DM395470 LMS 395470
Present Number LMS 395470
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Ex-WW2 Ambulance? Latterly as Breakdown & Riding Van. P 1982, at Northwich till 1987, then Dinting till 1990. Stored partially sheeted at Oakworth. After bodywork restoration by North East Restorations at Shildon and as part of their Heritage Lottery grant re the locomotive "Bahamas" placed behind Bahamas Locomotive Society's shed at Ingrow 02/14 - will form a Visitor Reception Centre.
Owner Bahamas Locomotive Society
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 08/10/2014
Surveyor Michael Cope
Photo Date 08/10/2014
Photo by Rob Davidson
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/10/2022

As seen 08/12 photo Steve West
As seen 08/12 photo Steve West

Paul Holroyd 11/09/2022: interior of one compartment
Paul Holroyd 11/09/2022: interior of one compartment

Paul Holroyd 11/09/2022: interior of another compartment
Paul Holroyd 11/09/2022: interior of another compartment


 

 










 





 

 

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