LNER 88339 Thompson Lavatory Composite Built 1947

LNER 88339 Thompson Lavatory Composite Built 1947

Present Location Kirby Misperton
County Location North Yorkshire
Designed For LNER
Built By Cravens
Diagram Number 338
Type CL
First Number 88339
Later Numbers NYMR 5
Present Number SC88339E
Livery BR Maroon
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Withdrawn 1967, P 1970. By 2006: repainted from maroon into imitation teak. 06/19: temporary move - for around 2 years - from North Yorks Moors Railway to RSR Northeast Ltd undercover storage facility at Spennymoor whilst new carriage shed is constructed at Pickering; move gives the LNERCA an opportunity to recommence restoration work if funding can be found. 06/21: moved from RSR Northeast Ltd premises at Spennymoor to LNERCA workshop at Kirby Misperton, where the overhaul will continue, including some replacement framing and corner pillars, and new steel panelling. By 07/23: moved to Barrow Hill for attention by Rampart Engineering. 09/24: still at Barrow Hill - now sheeted (see last additional photo below. 11/25: moved from Barrow Hill back for completion of overhaul at LNERCA workshop at Kirby Misperton.
Owner LNER Coach Association
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Satisfactory
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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Very Important
Storage Under Cover
Operational No
Date Inspected 12/04/2003
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 13/06/2021
Photo Taken By David Cullingworth
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 18/11/2025

David Cullingworth 13/06/2021: view from other end

13/04/2013: earlier condition

Steve West 15/09/2024

     








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