Metropolitan 394 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Third built 1900

Metropolitan 394 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Third built 1900

Metropolitan 394 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Third built 1900
Metropolitan 394 Met 'Bogie' ('Chesham') set: Third built 1900

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For Metropolitan
Built by Ashbury
Type T
First Number 394
Later Numbers 6702, LT 518
Present Number 394
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes EMU 1921-40. P 3/61. Loco hauled/EMU/loco hauled. Brake end returned to original (latterly driving compt). Returned to traffic 2/99. Importance as part of set showing 'first period' bogie: high standard for period - survived intact.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition 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 Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
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 side
Steve West 01/11/2011: earlier view from other side


 

 










 





 

 

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