Present Location | Mid Hants |
County Location | Hampshire |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Lancing / Eastleigh |
Diagram number | 2017 |
Lot number | E3234 |
Type | TO |
First Number | 1456 |
Later Numbers | S1456S, DS70285 |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1980. Bulleid open third. 32T. To Bluebell 08/80. Was property of NRM, then transferred to Bluebell as part of collection rationalisation. Expected to see restoration by 2008: needs replacement external sheeting and window frames. This didn't happen - instead by 03/12 to Mid Hants Railway on a 25 year loan for restoration and operation. By 07/15: restoration under way. By 03/19: bodywork fitted over frames and interior seating fitted. |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Underframe Condition | Poor but Substantially Complete |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
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 | Few |
Historical Importance | Some Importance |
Storage | Secure Building |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 18/03/2012 |
Surveyor | David Wigley |
Photo Date | 16/07/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 14/04/2019 |