SR 1456 Bulleid Third Open built 1947

SR 1456 Bulleid Third Open built 1947

SR 1456 Bulleid Third Open built 1947
SR 1456 Bulleid Third Open built 1947

 

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


 

 














 

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