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 |