Present Location | Strathspey Railway |
County Location | Highland |
Designed For | LNER |
Build Location | Doncaster |
Diagram number | 232 |
Lot number | 809 |
Type | OBS |
First Number | 1719 |
Later Numbers | E1719E |
Present Number | Sc1719E OBSERVATION CAR |
Current Livery | BR Maroon |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | "Beavertail" Observation Car from "Coronation" set. P 1968. At Lochty till 1992, Asbestos stripped 1992. External restoration to 1959 (rebuilt) condition completed 2/05: internal restoration completed by 12/07. Privately owned, on loan to Railway Vehicle Preservations (RVP). 08/19: repaint nearing completion by RVP. By 04/23: moved to Strathspey Railway on loan from Great Central Railway. |
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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Very Important |
Storage | Under Cover |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 08/09/2007 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 30/04/2022 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 23/06/2024 |