Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | LBSCR |
Build Location | Lancing |
Diagram number | 67, SR 1851 |
Type | SPEC |
First Number | 60 |
Later Numbers | 291S, DS291 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 6-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | 12-wheel Directors, later Inspection Saloon. P 8/65 Bluebell. OOU since 1978. 8/04: lower bodyside panelling renewed and undercoat applied. Non-original BR fitted windows to be replaced to original pattern. 11/17: moved to new shed at Horsted Keynes for historic carriages awaiting restoration. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Internal Structural Condition | Satisfactory |
Underframe Condition | Fair |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Under Cover |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 09/06/2019 |
Photo by | Bradley Wurth |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 09/07/2019 |