GCR 228 'Barnum' Third Open built 1910

GCR 228 'Barnum' Third Open built 1910

GCR 228 'Barnum' Third Open built 1910
GCR 228 'Barnum' Third Open built 1910

 

Present Location Great Central (Northern)
County Location Nottinghamshire
Designed For GCR
Build Location Dukinfield
Diagram number 5G1
Lot number FE44V/5067
Type TO
First Number 228
Later Numbers 5228
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes At Hull docks, then latterly greenhouse, still on own wheels. P 1989 by GCR Coach Group, Chipping Warden nr Banbury. Not sold Banbury Auction 07/97 (even at £200): but to GCR(N) 10/97. Undergoing restoration to GCR varnished wood. Much underframe equipment missing. Autumn 2019: bogies at Nemesis Rail, Burton upon Trent for assessment and overhaul.
Owner GCR Rolling Stock Trust
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Poor and Incomplete
External Finish Not Applicable
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Internal Authenticity Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 30/08/2005
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 23/08/2014
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 16/12/2019


 

 










 



 

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