SR 2462 GUV (General Utility Van-Gangwayed) built 1931

SR 2462 GUV (General Utility Van-Gangwayed) built 1931

SR 2462 GUV (General Utility Van-Gangwayed) built 1931
SR 2462 GUV (General Utility Van-Gangwayed) built 1931

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SR
Build Location Ashford
Diagram number 3099
Lot number 573
Type GUV
First Number 2462
Later Numbers S2462S, DS70141
Present Number 2462
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes On LSWR 51 ft u'frame ex C 2620, lengthened by 2 ft. Used in CasEvac Train 34/334 during WW2. Converted to kitchen car. 28T Doors widened in Departmental use. P 09/81. Restored to as-built condition 1999/2000. Generally used as Exhibition Van at Horsted Keynes station. 02/24: new flooring installed
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Satisfactory
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Much 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 Fair
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Building
Operating No
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 09/06/2019
Photo by Bradley Wurth
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 04/04/2024

Bradley Wurth 09/06/2019: view of other side
Bradley Wurth 09/06/2019: view of other side


 

 

















 

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