SECR 1170 'Birdcage' Brake Third built 1912

SECR 1170 'Birdcage' Brake Third built 1912

SECR 1170 'Birdcage' Brake Third built 1912
SECR 1170 'Birdcage' Brake Third built 1912

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SECR
Build Location Ashford
Diagram number S2431
Type BT
First Number 1170
Later Numbers SR 3410, S3410S, DS33, 083180
Present Number 083180
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes "Birdcage" lookout. P 1982 28T. Bluebell 1.8.82 R. Gutted. Important as part of Edwardian train. By 08/15: now fully sheeted and stored on Ardingly branch until such time as restoration can begin.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Fair
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Fair
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality Much replaced/reproduced material
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 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 11/03/2019
Photo by Bradley Wurth
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 19/08/2019

Byron Chamberlain 28/08/2002 Earlier view
Byron Chamberlain 28/08/2002 Earlier view


 

 

















 

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