SR 1455 Four-wheel PMVY (Parcels & Miscellaneous Van) built 1951

SR 1455 Four-wheel PMVY (Parcels & Miscellaneous Van) built 1951

SR 1455 Four-wheel PMVY (Parcels & Miscellaneous Van) built 1951
SR 1455 Four-wheel PMVY (Parcels & Miscellaneous Van) built 1951

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SR
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 3103
Type PMVY
First Number 1455
Later Numbers S1455S DB975669
Present Number DB975669
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4 wheel
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Converted to air brake 1965. Ex CCE Staff & Tool Van. To Bluebell 2001 for underframe only, but still complete 10/12 and in temporary use as S&T store. 08/15: in store in sidings behind Horsted Keynes station - 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 Satisfactory
External Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Internal Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As left Departmental service
Degree of External Authenticity Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 12/03/2012
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 08/08/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 26/03/2016


 

 










 



 

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