SR 4601 GUV ('Strengthened' General Utility Van) built 1949

SR 4601 GUV ('Strengthened' General Utility Van) built 1949

SR 4601 GUV ('Strengthened' General Utility Van) built 1949
SR 4601 GUV ('Strengthened' General Utility Van) built 1949

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SR
Build Location Lancing
Built by BR
Diagram number 3182
Lot number 3228
Type GUV
First Number 4601
Later Numbers S4601S, S4601
Present Number S4601S
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes One of three GUVs strengthened for elephant transportation (others 4589 & 4598) 25T. Bogie, end doors. P 09/81. Used as signalling store and workshop, stored behind Sheffield Park station. By 06/15: in C&W Workshops at Horsted Keynes for repair and conversion to a 'play and educational facility'; funding includes grants from the Arts Council of England and the Bluebell Railway Trust. By 06/19: restoration complete.
Owner Bluebell Railway
External Structural Condition Very Good
Internal Structural Condition Very Good
Underframe Condition Very Good
External Finish Very Good
Internal Finish Very Good
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Some Interest
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 01/03/1997
Surveyor Paul Holroyd
Photo Date 09/06/2019
Photo by Bradley Wurth
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 11/07/2019

Steve West 09/04/2015: pre-restoration condition
Steve West 09/04/2015: pre-restoration condition

Bradley Wurth 09/06/2019: other side from that in main photo
Bradley Wurth 09/06/2019: other side from that in main photo

Brad ley Wurth 09/06/2019: part of internal facilities
Brad ley Wurth 09/06/2019: part of internal facilities


 

 

















 

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