SR 4444 Maunsell Brake Unclassed Open (u/f only: scrapped) built 1933

SR 4444 Maunsell Brake Unclassed Open (u/f only: scrapped) built 1933

SR 4444 Maunsell Brake Unclassed Open (u/f only: scrapped) built 1933
SR 4444 Maunsell Brake Unclassed Open (u/f only: scrapped) built 1933

 

Present Location Bluebell (scrapped)
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SR
Build Location Eastleigh
Diagram number 2654
Lot number 708
Type BUO
First Number 4444
Later Numbers S4444S, S7921S, AD 777
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Underframe only
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 8/1980 ex MoD Bramley with "rotten" roof. Became second Sheffield Park Buffet 1981-6. Roof replaced in early 1980s, but rot not fully eradicated and in poor condition again. Underframe likely to be used for 4441 (qv), hence body could be scrapped. 08/15: stored in sidings behind Horsted Keynes station. By 06/21: ends removed and body broken up; underframe remains. By 09/22: underframe broken up on site - bogies provided to mount Pullman car PRINCESS ENA at Petworth (qv).
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Derelict/Not Present
Underframe Condition Good
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Degree of External Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Poor
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Interest
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 02/01/2024


 

 










 



 

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