SNCB Belgian State 42170 Second Open (now with Brake) Built 1931

SNCB Belgian State 42170 Second Open (now with Brake) Built 1931

Present Location Nene Valley
County Location Peterborough
Designed For SNCB Belgian State
Built By Enghien
Type SO
First Number 42170
Later Numbers UIC 50 88 29 18 702-2
Present Number 42170
Livery CIWL (pseudo)
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies Yes
Additional Notes Builder: Enghien Ets, St Eloi. Only one in UK, and one in Belgium. Preserved 1990. One end modified for disabled use. Toilet other end converted to Guard's Brake. Still bears scars of WWII bullets. Carries UIC number, in full. Repainted in CIWL blue/cream livery 2006.
Owner Nene Valley Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Condition Very Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
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 Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Importance Of some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operational Yes
Date Inspected 11/09/2006
Inspected By Gordon Maslin
Date of Image 07/09/2024
Photo Taken By Steve West
At Risk No
Scrapped No
Record Last Updated 04/04/2025

Steve West 09/04/2017: earlier condition.

     








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