SR 6686 Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite built 1935

SR 6686 Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite built 1935

SR 6686 Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite built 1935
SR 6686 Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite built 1935

 

Present Location Bluebell
County Location West Sussex
Designed For SR
Build Location Eastleigh
Diagram number 2403
Lot number 799
Type BCK
First Number 6686
Later Numbers S6686S
Present Number 6686
Current Livery SR Olive Green
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1967 by Southern Loco Pres Co at Droxford, briefly in Fareham goods shed 1970, Liss till 1971, Bluebell 10/71. Extensive overhaul 1987-1997 with much bodywork replaced. Lined SR Olive Green livery, 'Highly Commended' in 1998/9 HRA Carriage Competition. From Spring 2019: first-class seating being re-trimmed in SR-pattern “Bird of Paradise”, whilst remaining available for service - work planned on seat structures.
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 Much replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Very Good
Rarity Few
Historical Importance Some Importance
Storage Secure Open
Operating Yes
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 09/04/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 29/04/2023


 

 














 

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