LNER 1729 Coronation 'Beavertail' Observation Car built 1937

LNER 1729 Coronation 'Beavertail' Observation Car built 1937

LNER 1729 Coronation 'Beavertail' Observation Car built 1937
LNER 1729 Coronation 'Beavertail' Observation Car built 1937

 

Present Location Margate
County Location Kent
Designed For LNER
Build Location Doncaster
Diagram number 232
Lot number 809
Type OBS
First Number 1729
Later Numbers E1729E KWVR 23
Present Number None
Current Livery LNER - Coronation
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes From LNER "The Coronation" set. P 1966 by Gresley Society - at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway until 1974. Then to South Eastern Steam Centre, Ashford until 1978, then to Carnforth. BR-re-designed rear end removed. Asbestos in walls and floor removed 11/05. Purchased by Railway Vehicle Preservations 2006: full restoration planned to original design. 12/07: moved to Nemesis Rail at Barrow Hill for full restoration to begin. By 06/12 at Nemesis Rail premises at Burton upon Trent. 01/21: restoration complete - moved to Locomotive Storage Ltd site at Westwood, Margate (part of Hornby works, being planned for a future public railway heritage attraction to be called the One:One Collection)..
Owner Royal Scot Locomotive and General 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 Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some 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 Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 26/12/2007
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 31/05/2000
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 01/03/2021

Restoration in hand by 04/09
Restoration in hand by 04/09


 

 










 





 

 

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