{OK} NRM - Shildon - Director's Saloon

GER 63 (Directors' Saloon)

We were asked to replicate the headstocks for this vehicle, which was under restoration for passenger carrying duties on the demonstration line at Locomotion.
When not in use, it can be found on display in the main building at Shildon.
Update:-
By 04/12 to Pontypool & Blaenavon, where likely to stay for three years.

The timber used was Iroko.

{Potted History from VCT entry.........
3/1912. GER 63: LNER 63 as Inspection vehicle. From GE to NE Area 1/27 for CCE as 21870, then 900271. W Newcastle 1972: Market Overton 1973; Carnforth 1974; Resco ca 1980, KESR 1989. To Harrogate by 9/99 where restored. To Shildon 11/06 for 18 months loan. To Toronto, Canada, 03/11 for "Railway Children" production: due back end September/early October 2011. By 04/12 to Pontypool & Blaenavon, where likely to stay for three years. Never carried '3' before preservation.}
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GER 63 (Directors' Saloon)

We were asked to replicate the headstocks for this vehicle, which was under restoration for passenger carrying duties on the demonstration line at Locomotion.
When not in use, it can be found on display in the main building at Shildon.
Update:-
By 04/12 to Pontypool & Blaenavon, where likely to stay for three years.

The timber used was Iroko.

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