LNER 1852 RB ('Flying Scotsman' set) built 1938

LNER 1852 RB ('Flying Scotsman' set) built 1938

LNER 1852 RB ('Flying Scotsman' set) built 1938
LNER 1852 RB ('Flying Scotsman' set) built 1938

 

Present Location Kilconquhar
County Location Fife
Designed For LNER
Build Location Doncaster
Built by Marshalls
Diagram number 258
Lot number 842
Type RB
First Number 1852
Later Numbers KWVR 21
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Rebuilt 59. P 66, on Worth Valley till 74, Ashford till 1978, then GCR. Restored by Willowbrook Coaches 1980: rewired for 240 v from petrol/gas generator. Taken OOS 1984. Much underframe equipment removed for overhaul. To Stainmore Railway, Kirkby Stephen early 2003. By 04/23: moved to Balbuthie Farm, Kilconquhar, Fife.
Owner Gresley Society
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Fair
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Operating No
Survey Date 25/04/1998
Surveyor Gordon Maslin
Photo Date 27/07/2003
Photo by Michael Cope
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/06/2023

Steve West 12/08/2018: current condition
Steve West 12/08/2018: current condition


 

 
















 

 

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