LMS M42608 Four-wheel Horse Box Built 1949
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| LMS M42608 Four-wheel Horse Box Built 1949 |
| Present Location |
Midland Railway Centre |
| County Location |
Derbyshire |
| Designed For |
LMS |
| Build Location |
Derby |
| Built By |
BR |
| First Number |
42608 |
| Later Numbers |
M42608 |
| Present Number |
M42608 |
| Owner |
Derby City Council |
| Diagram Number |
2125 |
| Lot Number |
1534 |
| External Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Very Good |
| Operating |
Yes |
| Stored |
Secure Building |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Very Important |
| Additional Notes |
P 1971 by Derby Corporation. 4 wheel horse box, fully restored to original style. Manger doors rebuilt; some new leather fitted. Usually on display in Matthew Kirtley Museum, Swanwick Junction, but at times used in Vintage Train (see main photo). 02/06: refurbishment in progress. |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date Inspected |
27/08/2006 |
| Main Photo Taken By |
Paul Abell |
| Date of Image |
07/05/2018 |
| At Risk |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
21/02/2026 |
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| Steve West 06/10/2012. Partial view of interior |
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