| Present Location |
Tanfield Railway |
| County Location |
Gateshead |
| Designed For |
MSLR |
| Build Location |
Gorton |
| Diagram Number |
2A8 |
| Type |
BTY |
| First Number |
888 |
| Later Numbers |
23, TR 8 |
| Present Number |
8 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Body only |
| Original Underframe |
No |
| Original Bogies |
No |
| Additional Notes |
34 ft. Converted to Camping coach No. 23 by LNER. Body grounded near Filey, East Yorkshire. To Tanfield ca 1989; restored (on chassis of ex SR PMVY) ca 1991: in service as TR No. 8. Tanfield ref 0079. |
| External Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Not Applicable |
| External Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Finish |
Very Good |
| Degree of External Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
Not Applicable |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Fair |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Not Applicable |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Building |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
02/05/2026 |
| Inspected By |
Andrew Jenkins |
| Date of Image |
07/08/2022 |
| Photo Taken By |
Steve West |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
20/06/2026 |
