Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SECR |
Build Location | Ashford |
Diagram number | 960 |
Type | PMVY |
First Number | 153 |
Later Numbers | SR 1994, S1994S, DS/DW70031 |
Present Number | 153 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | 13T Utility Van - represents original version of what became the standard SR pattern of passenger-rated van. P 1973 Bluebell 17/11/73. Builder's plate is Ashford. In use as Mess Van. Restored externally to SECR condition for SECR Centenary, 1999. Occasional operation. Generally stored at Horsted Keynes station. 12/19: work in progress to replace several of its doors with newly made ones prepared in advance, and install a new roof covering. |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Good |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Good |
Internal Finish | Good |
Degree of External Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Very Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | None |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 09/04/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 12/01/2020 |