LNER 643 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937

LNER 643 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937

LNER 643 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937
LNER 643 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937

 

Present Location Severn Valley
County Location Worcestershire
Designed For LNER
Build Location York
Diagram number 167
Lot number 761
Type RB
First Number 643
Later Numbers 9131 E9131E
Present Number 643
Current Livery LNER - Teak
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1977 by Gardner-Shaw (Minerals) Ltd. Straight into service on SVR. Rebuilt 1987 to original condition (was modernised in the 1960s with Formica/plastics). Part of LNER teak running set.
Owner Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) plc
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Good
Internal Finish 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 Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2006
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 03/09/2022
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 02/01/2023

Byron Chamberlain 18/05/2007: earlier view of other side
Byron Chamberlain 18/05/2007: earlier view of other side


 

 










 





 

 

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