Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | LCDR |
Build Location | Longhedge |
Type | BSZ |
First Number | 48 |
Later Numbers | SEC 2781, SR 3630, 873S, DS873 |
Present Number | None |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 6 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | The last Chatham coach in any form with BR. P Bluebell 2/62. Used initially as Workshop & stores. Condition now deteriorating. Roof tarpaulin only. In the foreseeable future only likely to see restoration in its Departmental converted form. 08/15: stored in sidings behind Horsted Keynes station - see additional photo below. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Fair |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Underframe Condition | Fair |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Derelict/Not Present |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Conversion/rebuild/reproduction |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | None |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Unique |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 20/05/2008 |
Photo by | Dave Clark |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 03/05/2019 |