LNWR 155 Sleeper First (later Picnic Saloon) (body only) built 1888

LNWR 155 Sleeper First (later Picnic Saloon) (body only) built 1888

LNWR 155 Sleeper First (later Picnic Saloon) (body only) built 1888
LNWR 155 Sleeper First (later Picnic Saloon) (body only) built 1888

 

Present Location Sidlesham
County Location West Sussex
Designed For LNWR
Build Location Wolverton
Diagram number (5), 76
Type SLF
First Number 155
Later Numbers 5155 11
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Converted 1909 to 3rd class Picnic Saloon. 1917: General Haig's HQ train in France; back to LNWR 1920; Grounded 1921 at Middleton-on-Sea as dwelling. Body P 1988: Isfield until 1996: Enfield, then caravan park in Selsey as shower/toilet block. Two inside partitions survive. Relocated to Cockaigne Fields, Sidlesham. 09/23: restoration now well under way.
Grid Reference SZ 85108 97645
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Fair
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Exceptionally Important
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 27/05/2008
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 27/05/2008
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 28/10/2023


 

 














 

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