| Present Location | Aln Valley Railway |
| County Location | Northumberland |
| Designed For | LMSR |
| Build Location | Wolverton |
| Built by | BR |
| Diagram number | D2171 |
| Lot number | 1579 |
| Type | BG |
| First Number | 31407 |
| Later Numbers | XDB977037 XDB31407 |
| Present Number | XDB977037 |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | Parcel van; later Deptl use to carry stationery from Crewe (end connectors blanked off). P 1987, Steamtown. Crewe Heritage 1992. Chippenham 1995. WSR 3/99. To Rail Restorations NE at Shildon by 12/08: stripped to bare metal for restoration as part of G5 Project. 12/09: to Weardale Railway. By 02/10 repainted maroon. By 09/18: to Aln Valley Railway. By 09/19: full LMS livery restored. |
| Owner | Aln Valley Railway |
| External Structural Condition | Very Good |
| Underframe Condition | Good |
| External Finish | Very Good |
| Degree of External Originality | As left Departmental service |
| Degree of Internal Originality | As left Departmental service |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As left Departmental service |
| Degree of External Authenticity | Poor |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
| Rarity | Several |
| Historical Importance | Some Interest |
| Storage | Secure Open |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 13/04/2023 |
| Surveyor | Andrew Jenkins |
| Photo Date | 14/09/2019 |
| Photo by | Mike Haddon |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 30/05/2023 |
