| Present Location |
West Somerset Railway |
| County Location |
Somerset |
| Designed For |
GWR |
| Build Location |
Swindon |
| Diagram Number |
E159 |
| Lot Number |
1589 |
| Type |
BCK |
| First Number |
6705 |
| Present Number |
6705 |
| Livery |
GWR chocolate and cream |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
P 1967 and exported to American 'Steamtown', initially in Vermont till relocation to Scranton. Given by US National Parks Service to WSSRT: sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia 16 Mar 07. To Crewe Heritage for renewal of exterior steel cladding, repairs to internal framing and to internal fittings. 05/11: to West Somerset Railway (at Williton) where restoration work was completed (see photo). 12/24: restoration work in progress. |
| Owner |
West Somerset Steam Railway Trust |
| External Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Satisfactory |
| External Condition |
Not Applicable |
| Internal Finish |
Not Applicable |
| 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 Underframe Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
26/07/2008 |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date of Image |
04/11/2017 |
| Photo Taken By |
Paul Dunn |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
09/03/2025 |
