Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 98 |
Lot number | 30507 |
Type | RMB |
First Number | 1838 |
Later Numbers | SC1838, M1838 S1838 |
Present Number | S1838 |
Current Livery | BR(S) Green |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 06/91. Mk1 buffet car. 37T. Second open/miniature buffet. Late 2002 returned to original 1960s condition: Formica restored and sets trimmed with 'Trojan' moquette. Painted in BR(S) green livery (for the first time!). 10/19: to Cranmore Traincare & Maintenance Services. By 01/21: returned to Bluebell Railway. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | 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 | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Several |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | Yes |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 08/08/2015 |
Photo by | Kevin Stroud |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 02/03/2021 |