SER 33 Imported American saloon (body only) built 1891

SER 33 Imported American saloon (body only) built 1891

SER 33 Imported American saloon (body only) built 1891
SER 33 Imported American saloon (body only) built 1891

 

Present Location UNDISCLOSED
Designed For SER
Built by Gilbert Car
Type SAL
First Number 33
Later Numbers PCC Schedule 89 CONSTANCE
Present Number None
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement Body only
Original Underframe No
Original Bogies/Wheelsets No
Additional Notes Timber monocoque construction. From bungalow, where had been cut in two. Restoration proposed but method yet to finalise - likely to need new steel underframe. Sheeted, temporarily on underframe of SR BTK 4036 (qv). Much marquetry panelling remains intact. 08/15: stored in sidings behind Horsted Keynes station. 2022: sold to a private individual and moved from Bluebell Railway to secure storage for restoration.
External Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Internal Structural Condition Poor and Incomplete
Underframe Condition Derelict/Not Present
External Finish Poor and Incomplete
Internal Finish Poor and Incomplete
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 Not Applicable
Degree of External Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Internal Authenticity Very Good
Degree of Underframe Authenticity None
Rarity Unique
Historical Importance Very Important
Operating No
Survey Date 25/08/2004
Surveyor Kevin Stroud
Photo Date 08/08/2015
Photo by Steve West
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 18/07/2023


 

 










 



 

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