| Present Location |
North Norfolk |
| County Location |
Norfolk |
| Designed For |
LNER |
| Build Location |
York |
| Built By |
LNER |
| Diagram Number |
327 |
| Lot Number |
1123 |
| Type |
BG |
| First Number |
70621 |
| Later Numbers |
E70621E |
| Present Number |
E70621E |
| Livery |
BR Crimson Lake |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
P 1978 by M&GNJRS. Last surviving complete Austerity design by Thompson. By 1990s: basic restoration as museum exhibition coach and occasional photo charters, located in platform 3 at Sheringham station. By 2004: replaced by museum building and stored out of use, but moved undercover after construction of carriage shed in 2008. Future under consideration: initially to be converted to passenger coach or conversion into LNER Pathé cinema coach but resources unavailable for either so offered for sale 08/23, after its place in the proposed 5-coach LNER set was taken by BTO 43556. After failure to rehome, authorisation to scrap vehicle given late 2024, then narrow escape in 05/25 following agreement of "rescue plan" to return the coach to static "mobile multi-purpose exhibition" vehicle with a more common Mark 1 BG being disposed of in 70621's place - reluctance to scrap unique LNER vehicle! Volunteer-led project now progressing to stabilise the vehicle and undertake limited conservation work to bring it back into use; exterior to be clad to protect original woodwork beneath and slow future degradation; where possible, modifications are being made with a view to reversal in the future if a proper restoration to original condition can be resourced. |
| Owner |
Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Society |
| External Structural Condition |
Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Good |
| External Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Internal Finish |
Good |
| Degree of External Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Fair |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Rarity |
Unique |
| Importance |
Of some Importance |
| Storage |
Secure Building |
| Operational |
No |
| Date Inspected |
12/08/1999 |
| Inspected By |
Mike Stanbury |
| Date of Image |
01/07/2025 |
| Photo Taken By |
Chris Moxon |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
09/05/2026 |
