LSWR 1512 5-compt Six-wheel Second (body only) built 1891

LSWR 1512 5-compt Six-wheel Second (body only) built 1891

LSWR 1512 5-compt Six-wheel Second (body only) built 1891
LSWR 1512 5-compt Six-wheel Second (body only) built 1891

 

Present Location Swanage Railway
County Location Dorset
Designed For LSWR
Build Location Eastleigh
Diagram number 7
Type SZ
First Number 1512
Later Numbers 56, 5440
Present Number 4550
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Probably on 2nd hand u/f ca 1857 (Lloyd: 37, 86, 179, 192 or 221). 4550 or 5440 - not established which number is correct. W 1922. Body at Worth Matravers as part of a holiday chalet with another (49, qv). P 1983, initially at Corfe Castle; then grounded at far end of Swanage Yard - still there 07/16. One end rebuilt with wide door. 12/17: moved from Swanage back to Corfe Castle where it will continue to be used as a storage facility
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Not Applicable
Underframe Condition Not Applicable
External Finish Satisfactory
Internal Finish Not Applicable
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Not Applicable
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Not Applicable
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating No
Survey Date 01/08/1999
Surveyor Jackie Cope
Photo Date 14/07/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 20/03/2024


 

 










 



 

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