NER 256 Four-wheel 5-compartment Third (body only) Built 1878

NER 256 Four-wheel 5-compartment Third (body only) Built 1878

Present Location Tanfield Railway
County Location Tyne & Wear
Designed For NER
Type TY
First Number 256
Later Numbers TR 9
Present Number 256
Livery NER red
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies No
Additional Notes Date approx. Sold out of service ca 1909. Became part of bungalow at Acaster, near York. To Tanfield ca 1990. Tanfield ref 0083. Restored 1993 on underframe from SR PMVY 1291 (qv). '256' found on a door - 04/07; repainted in NER red livery to reflect this. 05/22: repainted - still in NER red livery.
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 27/08/2005
Inspected By Kevin Stroud
Date of Image 07/08/2022
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 15/04/2025

Steve West 04/05/2014: earlier view

     








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