Present Location | SCRAPPED |
Designed For | BR |
Build Location | Wolverton |
Built by | BR |
Diagram number | 5 |
Lot number | 30688 |
Type | SLC |
First Number | 2442 |
Later Numbers | M2442, 99888 |
Present Number | 88 Service Car No. 2 / 99888 |
Current Livery | BR(S) Green |
Gauge | 4ft 8 1/2in |
Wheel Arrangement | 4-w bogies |
Original Underframe | Yes |
Original Bogies/Wheelsets | Yes |
Additional Notes | P 1984. Used in 'Royal Scotsman' formation until 1989; then 'Service Car 2' in 'Queen of Scots' train from 1990 - providing staff accommodation. Then to Bluebell Railway, on hire from [Flying Scotsman Services] 41T. Became staff accommodation at Sheffield Park. Reconstruction for future use was abandoned and offered for sale. 08/21: Reported as being dismantled for spares at Bluebell Railway but still showing as for sale. 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 | Fair |
Underframe Condition | Satisfactory |
External Finish | Poor but Substantially Complete |
Internal Finish | Fair |
Degree of External Originality | Some 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 | Fair |
Degree of Underframe Authenticity | Very Good |
Rarity | Unique |
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 | 25/07/2023 |