BR 87543 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van (body only) (Scrapped) Built 1960

BR 87543 Blue Spot Four wheel Fish Van (body only) (Scrapped) Built 1960

Present Location Tyne Dock, South Tyneside
County Location Tyne & Wear
Designed For BR
Build Location Faverdale
Built By BR
Diagram Number 801
Lot Number 30344
Type FVY
First Number 87543
Later Numbers E87543
Present Number E87543
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Used as storage for T J Thomson scrapyard, Tyne Dock, GR NZ350660. Numbered on underframe plaque. Underframe condition notes relate to running gear. Scrapped on site by 5/08.
Owner Messrs T J Thomson
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Condition Satisfactory
Internal Finish Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Many
Importance No Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Secure Open
Operational No
Date Inspected 25/08/2005
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 25/08/2005
Photo Taken By Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Scrapped Yes
Record Last Updated 13/06/2025

     








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