Present Location | Keighley Worth Valley |
County Location | West Yorkshire |
Designed For | GNR |
Build Location | Doncaster |
Diagram number | 189 |
Type | BCL |
First Number | 2856 |
Later Numbers | E42856E, DE320051 |
Present Number | 2856 |
Current Livery | GNR Varnished Teak |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Converted Walkergate 1950. W 1963, P 1971 Newcastle Coach Group/GNR Coach Group: stored Heaton MPD till 1973. To VCT from NYMR 1995. Fire-damaged at Keighley 12/96. PRISM/TT/HLF funded restoration completed 09/04. HRA Coach Competition winner. At Musuem of Rail Travel, Ingrow when not in use. |
Owner | Vintage Carriages Trust |
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 | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much 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 | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 05/07/2008 |
Surveyor | Michael Cope |
Photo Date | 28/04/2023 |
Photo by | Paul Holroyd |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 19/05/2023 |