NLR 77 Four-wheel First, later Ambulance coach (body only) Built 1898

NLR 77 Four-wheel First, later Ambulance coach (body only) Built 1898

Present Location Ribble Steam Railway
County Location Lancashire
Designed For NLR
Build Location Bow
Type FY
First Number 77
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Former Ambulance Train coach - presumed WW1 Continental Train #38. 'LNWR' found on doorlocks. Roof protected by corrugated iron sheeting. Used as a store. Formerly a chalet, ca 1920-1980 (where, please?): P Dean Forest 1980 (see additional photos below). By end of 2010: donated to Furness Railway Trust to add to Vintage Train. Now at Ribble Steam Railway resting on BR HB 96327 underframe (qv).
Owner Furness Railway Trust
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Condition Derelict/Not Present
Internal Finish Derelict/Not Present
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Few
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operational No
Date Inspected 17/06/1999
Inspected By Jackie Cope
Date of Image 13/08/2017
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 04/02/2022

17/06/1999: earlier condition

Nicholas Smith 31/08/1985: another earlier view - at Norchard Station

     








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