| Present Location | Bluebell |
| County Location | West Sussex |
| Designed For | SECR |
| Built by | Metro Carriage Wagon |
| Diagram number | 1542A |
| Type | BZ |
| First Number | 719 |
| Later Numbers | SR 719A, 616, 1601S |
| Present Number | None |
| Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement | 6 wheel |
| Original Underframe | Yes |
| Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
| Additional Notes | "Birdcage" lookout. Metro Amalgamated Carriage, B'ham. Became Mess/Tool van in 1941, to DVR in 1947. P 1967 Southern Loco Pres Co, at Wheldrake, then Chasewater 1968, Bluebell 9/72. Mansell wheels. 08/15: stored in sidings behind Horsted Keynes station - sheeted and awaiting restoration (see Steve West's photo below. |
| Owner | Bluebell Railway |
| External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Internal Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
| Underframe Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
| External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
| Internal Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
| Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Internal Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
| Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity | Fair |
| 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 | 19/08/2019 |
