LMS 246 Theatrical Scenery Truck (body only)

LMS 246 Theatrical Scenery Truck (body only)

Present Location Ironville
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For LMS
Type TST
First Number 246
Later Numbers 37544
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Bogied Theatrical Scenery Truck. Reported as originally bought from Ironville for £9. Now at Golden Valley, Ironville - can be seen from the nearby canal towpath. 02/17: still there but further deterioration is evident (compare the 2 photos). 12/23: confirmed still in situ but body has partially collapsed during 2023. 01/25: body continues to collapse - see main photo.
Owner Private
Grid Reference SK 428514
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Rarity Few
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operational No
Date of Image 16/01/2025
Photo Taken By Brian Cuttell
At Risk Yes
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 14/04/2025

Brian Stanway 16/01/2010. Earlier view

Ken Hartley 25/03/2017: another earlier view

     








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