SR 3687 Maunsell Hastings Line Brake Third Corridor built 1931

SR 3687 Maunsell Hastings Line Brake Third Corridor built 1931

SR 3687 Maunsell Hastings Line Brake Third Corridor built 1931
SR 3687 Maunsell Hastings Line Brake Third Corridor built 1931

 

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

Byron Chamberlain 17/05/2002 Earlier condition
Byron Chamberlain 17/05/2002 Earlier condition


 

 

















 

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