BR 2442 SLC: then 'Queen of Scots' Service Car 2 (scrapped) built 1961

BR 2442 SLC: then 'Queen of Scots' Service Car 2 (scrapped) built 1961

BR 2442 SLC: then 'Queen of Scots' Service Car 2 (scrapped) built 1961
BR 2442 SLC: then 'Queen of Scots' Service Car 2 (scrapped) built 1961

 

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


 

 














 

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