CIWL 3801 Wagons Lits Composite Sleeper (First/Second) built 1939

CIWL 3801 Wagons Lits Composite Sleeper (First/Second) built 1939

CIWL 3801 Wagons Lits Composite Sleeper (First/Second) built 1939
CIWL 3801 Wagons Lits Composite Sleeper (First/Second) built 1939

 

Present Location Longton
County Location Stoke-on-Trent
Designed For CIWL
Built by CGT Paris
Type SLC
First Number 3801
Present Number 3801
Current Livery CIWL
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes Car E. P 1981 by SLOA. Compagnie Generale de Construcion, Saint Denis, Paris. Night Ferry Sleeper/Dormitory. Bluebell 14.12.84 S. Built to British loading gauge. Volunteer accommodation at Sheffield Park. Some minor bodywork repairs have been done. 04/22: listed as for sale. By 06/24: moved from Bluebell Railway to Reid Freight Services site, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.
External Structural Condition Satisfactory
Internal Structural Condition Satisfactory
Underframe Condition Satisfactory
External Finish Fair
Internal Finish 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 Few
Historical Importance Very Important
Storage Secure Open
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 27/08/2024


 

 














 

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