Present Location | Mid Hants |
County Location | Hampshire |
Designed For | BR |
Built by | Pressed Steel |
Diagram number | 24 |
Lot number | 30628 |
Type | RB |
First Number | 1668 |
Later Numbers | S1668 |
Present Number | None |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | No |
Additional Notes | P 1981. Originally B1 bogies, but Commonwealth before preservation. Built for Eastern Region. Used for the Watercress Belle dining train. Brown & Cream livery. Privately owned by the "Belle Group" (a group of Shareholders). |
Owner | Belle Group |
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 | Many |
Historical Importance | Some Interest |
Storage | Open |
Operating | No |
Survey Date | 15/05/2005 |
Surveyor | Kevin Stroud |
Photo Date | 02/03/2013 |
Photo by | Steve West |
At Risk | No |
Date Record Last Updated | 23/04/2016 |