Album {OK} BM FC - Forcett Coach from StoneRoad2013

BM FC [1869ish] - S&DR derailment {2 of 2}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:46:27 +0000

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Caption copied from North Eastern Record [Vol 2]

I Think that this explains why 179 was distorted !

BM FC [1869ish] - S&DR derailment {1 of 2}

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:46:25 +0000

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Image copied from North Eastern Record [Vol 2]

I Think that this explains why 179 was distorted !

BM FC - being refurbished in 1975

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:48:52 +0000

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Black and White image of the Forcett Coach being refurbished at Shildon Waggon Works for the Stockton and Darlington 150th celebrations.

Source: Beamish Museum

BM FC - 1975 condition

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:48:57 +0000

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The condition of the Forcett Coach at Beamish (in the Tram Shed) after refurbishment at Shildon waggon works in time for the S&D 150 celebrations.

Source: Beamish Museum

BM FC - S&D 179 at locomotion

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:49:19 +0000

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After a slight shuffle at Locomotion, the Forcett coach was in a more accessible position when we carried out our initial survey.

BM FC - pub RM Sept 2011

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:44:36 +0000

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Item in "The Railway Magazine" announcing the restoration of the Forcett Coach for Beamish Museum.

BM FC - pub HR Aug 2011

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:44:53 +0000

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Piece published in "Heritage Railway" about the return of S&D 179 to Beamish Museum.

BM FC - arrival

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:08:38 +0000

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Ok, it's here, IT'S HERE! - but first the driver has to get outside the workshop ... not to worry, our neighbours are quite used to making room for our deliveries.

BM FC - doorway

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:08:57 +0000

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I'm sure that we can get that inside .....

How we managed is a 'trade' secret!

BM FC - inside

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 17:09:18 +0000

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Told you we would manage to squeeze the coach in ....

The Forcett Coach inside at last, allowing a compare and contrast exercise with the first class special saloon, NER70.

BM FC - identity

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:48:45 +0000

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The very nice signwriting for S. & D. R. No. 179 aka the Forcett Coach.

BM FC - shildon plate

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:49:58 +0000

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The small plaque attached to the Forcett Coach detailing the refurbishment work at Shildon Waggon Works in 1975.

BM FC - Newalls patent

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:50:18 +0000

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Patent No. 1193 marker, on the J. Newall's brake gear. This was one of the modifications made at the Forcett Quarry.

BM FC - doorlatch

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:50:31 +0000

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All eight doors have these latches. These are of an unusual design.

BM FC - old headstock

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:50:53 +0000

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The old headstocks, despite their originality, may be beyond repair for operational use.

BM FC - interior cleared

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:20:05 +0000

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The intermediate bulkeads and seating removed, which will allow access to the flooring planks for inspection.

BM FC - bulkhead base

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:20:38 +0000

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These battens were securing the lower edge of the bulkhead, which also formed the seat backs, in place. It is possible to see the evidence for the change in seat height.

BM FC - bulkhead planks

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:20:47 +0000

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Set of bulkhead planks - which also form the backrests for the seats.

BM FC - interior

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:49:38 +0000

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View of the interior of S&D 179, showing the one remaining lamp glass, and the porthole in the end. Also note the range of profiles in the roof sticks.

BM FC - flange wear

nobody@ipernity.com (StoneRoad2013) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:15:24 +0000

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The wheel flange has cut the lower tie bar, and ground out a hole into the underframe cross-piece. This may be due to the wheelset being a little too large compared to the original dimensions. A suitable repair will be made.