| Present Location |
Carnforth |
| County Location |
Lancashire |
| Designed For |
BR |
| Built By |
Metro Cammell |
| Diagram Number |
1 |
| Lot Number |
30590 |
| Type |
SLF |
| First Number |
2110 |
| Later Numbers |
99885 STATE CAR NO. 85 |
| Present Number |
State Car No. 85 |
| Livery |
LNWR (pseudo) |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
P 1984, refurbished, leased to Great Scottish and Western Railway as 'Sleeper 1' in 'Royal Scotsman' set 1985-9; 1990: 'State Car 85' in 'Queen of Scots'. Bluebell, then Llangollen pre 03/98. Internally rebuilt; externally pseudo-LNWR livery. Crewe 2002; Carnforth by 01/06. 05/08: offered for sale on Ebay. 08/20: confirmed still at Carnforth - further deterioration in condition (see additional photo). 02/23: being scrapped on site. |
| External Structural Condition |
Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Underframe Condition |
Good |
| External Condition |
Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Finish |
Satisfactory |
| Degree of External Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
None |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Good |
| Rarity |
Several |
| Importance |
Some Interest |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
26/07/2008 |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date of Image |
26/07/2008 |
| Photo Taken By |
Kevin Stroud |
| At Risk |
Yes |
| Scrapped |
Yes |
| Record Last Updated |
11/02/2023 |
