LMS 398 12 wheel First Sleeper (scrapped) built 1952

LMS 398 12 wheel First Sleeper (scrapped) built 1952

LMS 398 12 wheel First Sleeper (scrapped) built 1952
LMS 398 12 wheel First Sleeper (scrapped) built 1952

 

Present Location SCRAPPED
Designed For LMS
Build Location Wolverton
Built by BR
Diagram number 2166
Lot number 1584
Type SLF
First Number 398
Later Numbers DB975188
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 6-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes First class sleeping car 47T. Bluebell 20.8.74. S. As withdrawn. Volunteer accommodation at Sheffield Park. Bodywork deteriorating - steel cladding peeling away from chassis. Advertised for 'disposal' April 22. 12/22: sold by Bluebell Railway for re-use and moved off-site - but then scrapped soon afterwards.
External Structural Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Poor but Substantially Complete
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Poor but Substantially Complete
Degree of External Originality As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before)
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Poor
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Good
Rarity Several
Historical Importance Some Interest
Operating No
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 25/08/2004
Photo by Kevin Stroud
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/07/2023


 

 














 

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