SECR 132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919

SECR 132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919

SECR 132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919
SECR 132 Prototype Maunsell SECR Luggage Van (PMV) built 1919

 

Present Location Kent East Sussex
Designed For SECR
Build Location Ashford
Diagram number 960
Type PMVY
First Number 132
Later Numbers 1972, 374S, DS734, 082757, KESR 93
Present Number 132
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes The prototype utility van. In 1919 used to transport Edith Cavell's body on repatriation and later that year the body of Captain Charles Algernon Fryatt; in 1920 it was used to transport the body of 'The Unknown Warrior' on his final journey to Westminster Abbey. P 1991, stored Hoo Junction till 1992, on KESR (proper) till 1994; then Robertsbridge Station Yard until back to K&ESR late 2004. Fully restored: re-dedicated 10th November 2010 and now on display at Bodiam, with exhibition (and coffin!). (Gifted to Colonel Stephens Railway Museum by late John Miller in 2010).
Owner Colonel Stephens Railway Museum, K&ESR
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 06/03/1999
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 02/08/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 05/04/2019


 

 














 

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