Present Location | Bluebell |
County Location | West Sussex |
Designed For | SR |
Build Location | Eastleigh |
Diagram number | 2105 |
Lot number | 498 |
Type | BTK |
First Number | 3687 |
Later Numbers | S3687S, DS70160, 083409 |
Present Number | None |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | Underwent Departmental conversion to instructional coach in 1962. 29T. P 1991. Under active restoration, notably for exterior panelling and interior structure. Hastings gauge, so will be "three abreast" seating. By 08/04 external panelling complete, internal gangways being fitted. 07/19: restoration progressing at pace now. 05/22: work continues, glazing on the East side now complete. 06/23: one of bogies from dismantled underframe of SR 4036 (qv) is being overhauled for use in the retoration of this vehicle. 10/23: overhaul of the bogies, including re-bushing most of the brake gear, is nearly completed |
Owner | Bluebell Railway |
External Structural Condition | Good |
Internal Structural Condition | Poor and Incomplete |
Underframe Condition | Good |
External Finish | Poor and Incomplete |
Internal Finish | Derelict/Not Present |
Degree of External Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Internal Originality | Much replaced/reproduced material |
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality | Some replaced/reproduced material |
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 | 25/08/2004 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 08/08/2015 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 14/11/2023 |