BR 2108 Mk 1 Sleeper First (Scrapped) Built 1960

BR 2108 Mk 1 Sleeper First (Scrapped) Built 1960

Present Location Carnforth
County Location Lancashire
Designed For BR
Built By Metro Cammell
Diagram Number 1
Lot Number 30590
Type SLF
First Number 2108
Later Numbers 99883 STATE CAR NO. 83
Present Number 83 State Car No 83
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes P 1984, refurbished and leased to GS&WR as 'Sleeper 3' in 'Royal Scotsman' 1985-9; from 1990 became 'State Car 83' in 'Queen of Scots'. On Bluebell until sold to Llangollen pre March 1998. Then to Carnforth early 2002. 02/20: confirmed still at Carnforth. By 03/23: scrapped on site at Carnforth by Ron Hull Group.
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Importance Some Interest
Operational No
Date Inspected 26/07/2008
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 27/05/2006
Photo Taken By Byron Chamberlain
At Risk No
Scrapped Yes
Record Last Updated 31/01/2024

     








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