| Present Location |
Fencote |
| County Location |
Herefordshire |
| Designed For |
LMS |
| Build Location |
Wolverton |
| Diagram Number |
2046 |
| Lot Number |
1221 |
| Type |
INSP |
| First Number |
45044 |
| Later Numbers |
DM5044. Cardiff |
| Present Number |
45044 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
Fencote old Station. Former Northampton District Engineer's Saloon. 1983, Camping Coach 'Cardiff'; at Dawlish Warren as one of the Western Region Staff Association coaches till P 1995. Very well maintained. Private site, rarely open to the public. Brake column & fittings removed. Retractable steps disabled. 10/18: confirmed still in situ. |
| Grid Reference |
SO 601589 |
| External Structural Condition |
Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Good |
| External Condition |
Satisfactory |
| Internal Finish |
Good |
| Degree of External Originality |
Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Poor |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Fair |
| Rarity |
Several |
| Importance |
Some Interest |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
07/09/2009 |
| Inspected By |
David Wigley |
| Date of Image |
04/09/2013 |
| Photo Taken By |
Alan Tagg |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
01/02/2026 |
