LMS 27043 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) Built 1951

LMS 27043 Brake Third Corridor ('Porthole' design) Built 1951

Present Location UNDISCLOSED
County Location Derbyshire
Designed For LMS
Build Location Derby
Built By BR
Diagram Number 2161
Lot Number 1575
Type BTK
First Number 27043
Later Numbers M27043 99701 SR 128
Present Number 27043
Livery LMSR
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Awaiting overhaul when seen 9/03. Then had broken window, but boarded over; and was under green cover. Second additional photo taken on first restoration - date not known. 08/23: sent from Strathspey Railway to Lee Sharpe Engineering, Wirksworth for overhaul. 09/24: moved from Ecclesbourne Valley Railway to a private site elsewhere in Derbyshire for its restoration to be completed.
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Good
Internal Finish Good
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 Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Several
Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 13/06/1998
Inspected By Ian Boettcher
Date of Image 23/08/2023
Photo Taken By Keith Holyland
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 06/03/2026

Steve West 31/05/2017. Later condition

Ted Watkinson: undated - condition after first restoration

     








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