| Present Location | Embsay |
| County Location | North Yorkshire |
| Designed For | LNER |
| Build Location | Doncaster |
| Built by | BR |
| Diagram number | 352 |
| Lot number | 1197 |
| Type | RB |
| First Number | 1706 |
| Later Numbers | E1706E SC1706E, DB975882 |
| Present Number | E1706E |
| Current Livery | BR Crimson Lake and Cream |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | "Flying Scotsman" lounge buffet. Rebuilt as RB in 1959. Used in 1970s on Harwich - Manchester boat train service. Transferred to Scottish Region in 1978 and in regular use on the West Highland Line that summer. Finally, used as Mess for Penmanshiel Tunnel diversion project. P 1981 Sea Containers: resold 1983: at Steamtown until 12/85; then acquired by Llangollen member. Restoration completed by 07/12 as "The Thompson Buffet" - a close representation of the original 1948 configuration for the "Flying Scotsman" set (see photos below). Pressure ventilation system has been reinstated but is not used as is too much of a drain on the batteries. Conventional steam heating radiators have been installed in the main saloon. 04/21: owning group has placed this vehicle in the care of the LNER Coach Association, and 08/21 moved from Llangollen Railway to Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.
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| Owner | Thompson Heritage Buffet Association |
| External Structural Condition | Good |
| Internal Structural Condition | Good |
| Underframe Condition | Good |
| External Finish | Very Good |
| Internal Finish | Very Good |
| Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality | Some 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 | Unique |
| Historical Importance | Very Important |
| Storage | Secure Building |
| Operating | Yes |
| Survey Date | 19/10/2014 |
| Surveyor | David Wigley |
| Photo Date | 18/05/2018 |
| Photo by | Steve West |
| At Risk | No |
| Date Record Last Updated | 23/12/2021 |
