LMS NCC 688 'Brown Van' (Parcels Van) Built 1947
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| LMS NCC 688 'Brown Van' (Parcels Van) Built 1947 |
| Present Location |
Downpatrick |
| County Location |
Newry, Mourne & Down |
| Designed For |
LMS NCC |
| Built By |
Harland Wolff |
| First Number |
1826 |
| Present Number |
688 |
| Owner |
Downpatrick & County Down Railway |
| Diagram Number |
V15 |
| External Structural Condition |
Fair |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Good |
| Operating |
Yes |
| Stored |
Secure Open |
| Gauge |
5ft 3in |
| Rarity |
Few |
| Importance |
Very Important |
| Additional Notes |
Was to be standard van. H&W built 5 in 1946/7 but could not complete the intended 100 unless all-steel bodies; Northern Counties Committee insisted on wood and built 11 themselves on H&W u/frames. H&W then completed further 9 - so grand total of 25. One of 4 on site (667, 674, 687, 688) plus 3 u/frames. 10/19: this vehicle was originally thought to be 1888 but has now been confirmed as 1826. |
| Inspected By |
Jackie Cope |
| Date Inspected |
02/10/2004 |
| Main Photo Taken By |
Michael Cope |
| Date of Image |
02/10/2004 |
| At Risk |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
02/03/2026 |
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