Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Built by | SR |
Diagram number | 3092 |
Lot number | 928 |
Type | BY |
First Number | 404 |
Later Numbers | S404S |
Present Number | 404 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4 wheel |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1971 by SCPG. Ashford until 1977, then Bluebell. 4 wheel brake van with stove. Both interior and exterior have had full repaint in SR green. 2016: ownership transferred from Southern Coach Preservation Group to Bluebell Railway. 04/19: project to convert to a generator van for filming projects is underway again; the plan is to have the van ready for the 2020 60th anniversary celebrations when one of the cabins will be used for an exhibition showing aspects of filming at the Bluebell Railway over the years. During 2022: half of the vehicle received a body overhaul (with new floor, side planking and overhauled doors) and structural repairs to its underframe. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
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 | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
Degree of External Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Internal Authenticity | Good |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Good |
Rarity | Many |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Secure Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 01/11/2011 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 19/07/2023 |