Metropolitan 368 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Composite built 1898

Metropolitan 368 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Composite built 1898

Metropolitan 368 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Composite built 1898
Metropolitan 368 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Composite built 1898

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For Metropolitan
Built by Ashbury
Type C
First Number 368
Later Numbers 9702, LT 515
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes EMU 1906-40. P 1961. Chesham composite. 20T. Loco hauled/multiple unit/loco hauled. Bluebell 2/3/61. First Class armrests reinstated, and re-trimmed with deep blue moquette. After full restoration, into traffic 05/02.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Building
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 23/06/2019
Photo by Bradley Wurth
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/07/2019

Robert Davidson 02/08/2014 At Hammersmith during 'Steam on the Met'
Robert Davidson 02/08/2014 At Hammersmith during 'Steam on the Met'

Steve West 01/11/2011: earlier view from other end
Steve West 01/11/2011: earlier view from other end


 

 










 





 

 

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