Present Location | Mangapps |
County Location | Essex |
Designed For | GNR |
Build Location | Doncaster |
Diagram number | 218F |
Type | BCK |
First Number | 229 |
Later Numbers | 4229, E4229E, DE320700 |
Present Number | 4229 |
Current Livery | LNER - Teak |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | Converted gas to electric light 1932. P 1977, used as Mess by 4150 Loco Fund. 1986 sold to LNER (SVR) Coach Fund. 1995 from SVR to Llangollen. By 06/17 restoration underway, completed by 06/18 as part of Channel 4 TV Series 'Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow'. 05/19 sold to Mangapps Farm and moved there 08/19. |
External Structural Condition | Very Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Very Good |
Underframe Condition | Very Good |
External Finish | Very Good |
Internal Finish | Very Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 11/10/2003 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 08/05/2018 |
Photo by | Peter Lund |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 07/10/2019 |